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Video by Maj. Michael O'Hagan

1st Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Administered at Jacob Javits Center

New York National Guard

March 5, 2021 | 4:07

On March 5th, 2021, the first doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine were administered by the New York State Department of Health to New Yorkers at the Jacob Javits Center vaccination site in support of the state’s efforts to provide mass COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the New York City area.
The first Johnson and Johnson vaccination was administered to Daniel “Chuck” Vilandre by Jonathan Garcia, a registered nurse.
The New York National Guard has more than 350 Guardsmen and women deployed to the vaccination site to support staffing for the site. The New York State Department of Health has conducted vaccination efforts for essential workers and members of the community over age 65 since January 13, 2021.
Eligible members of the public, 18 and over, can register for a vaccine appointment through the Department of Health website: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.
(U.S. Air National Guard Video by Major Michael O’Hagan)