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Last verified: April 2026
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Tetanus shot cost in New York: 2026 pricing, free-shot programmes, and insurance coverage

Tetanus pricing at major pharmacy chains in New York follows the national pattern: cash $48 to $95 for Tdap depending on the chain, $0 with most ACA-compliant insurance in-network. The New York-specific differences are in the state vaccine-for-adults programme and the state Medicaid coverage.
Cost data verified: April 2026

New York state vaccine-for-adults programme

New York runs the New York State Department of Health adult immunization, accessed through the state Department of Health.[1] The programme is funded through CDC Section 317 grants and serves uninsured and underinsured adults aged 19 and above.[2] Eligibility typically does not include an income test; the criterion is insurance status. State residency is usually required.

State-specific programme detail

NYC Health runs free adult immunisation clinics in all five boroughs. NYS DOH coordinates the statewide adult vaccine programme outside NYC.

New York Medicaid coverage

New York Medicaid expanded; ACIP-recommended adult vaccines covered at $0 since the IRA expansion.[4]

Children under 19 in New York have access to ACIP-recommended vaccines (including DTaP and Tdap) through the Vaccines for Children programme, regardless of state Medicaid status, if VFC-eligible (uninsured, Medicaid-enrolled, AI/AN, or underinsured at FQHC/RHC).[5]

FQHCs and county health departments in New York

New York has federally qualified health centres in most metro areas and many rural counties. The HRSA Find a Health Center tool locates participating centres by ZIP code.[3] Most New York FQHCs participate in Section 317 and offer Tdap and Td free or at sliding-scale fee for the uninsured.

Pharmacy chain footprint in New York

NYC has additional NYC Health programmes that supplement state coverage. NYC pharmacy density is among the highest in the US; CVS, Walgreens (Duane Reade), and Rite Aid are nearly universal.

Pricing recap

National pharmacy pricing does not vary by state. For the cash range and per-chain detail, see the national pharmacy comparison. For insurance coverage applicable in New York, see the insurance overview. For free pathway options through Section 317 and FQHCs in New York, see /free-tetanus-shot.

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Primary sources

References cited on this page

  1. [1]New York State Department of Health adult immunization. New York Department of Health. Accessed April 2026. https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/
  2. [2]Section 317 Immunization Program. CDC. Accessed April 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/funding/awardee-list.html
  3. [3]Find a Health Center (HRSA). HRSA Health Center Program. Accessed April 2026. https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
  4. [4]Medicaid Inflation Reduction Act adult vaccine coverage. CMS / Medicaid.gov. October 2023. https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/preventive-services/index.html
  5. [5]Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. CDC. Accessed April 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html