Statement From New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli:
Friday the Federal Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (FDA VRBPAC) recommended an emergency use authorization (EUA) to provide for a Pfizer booster dose at 6 months after the primary series to Pfizer vaccine recipients who are 65 or older or are at high risk of severe Covid-19. Following the FDA’s final authorization, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will meet and issue recommendations and guidance on the use and eligibility of the booster shot.
The New Jersey Department of Health will direct vaccination partners (OCHD) in the state to begin administering booster doses once ACIP and CDC provide further guidance. The Governor and the Department will provide updates to the public once eligibility guidance is available.
In the meantime, the Department will continue efforts to vaccinate as many people as possible, especially 12 to 17-year-olds, and reminds people to get their second dose to ensure greater protection. Given upticks in cases and deaths, the Department strongly encourages all eligible persons to initiate vaccination as soon as possible. Those who are immunocompromised should not delay their third dose of Pfizer or Moderna.
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UPCOMING OCHD VACCINATION CLINICS (Clinic dates & times subject to change).
COMING SOON!
STARTING OCTOBER 2, 2021 A NEW CLINIC LOCATION WILL BE LOCATED AT SOUTHERN REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL IN STAFFORD EVERY TUESDAY AT 3PM-7PM & SATURDAY 9AM-1PM.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST: Jackson Liberty High School – 125 N.Hope Chapel Rd., Jackson Township Clinic Hours: 3PM-7PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH:
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd.,Jackson Township
Clinic Hours: 5PM-8PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH:
Lacey Day at Gille Park
Manchester Avenue, Lacey Twp.
Clinic Hours: 12NOON-3PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH:
Stafford Twp Benefits Fair, Stafford Municipal Courtyard
260 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin
Clinic Hours: 10PM-2PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH:
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township
Clinic Hours: 6PM-8PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH:
Manchester Library
21 Colonial Dr, Manchester Township
Clinic Hours: 10AM-1PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18TH:
Barnegat Library
112 Burr St, Barnegat
Clinic Hours: 10AM-1PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH:
Bay Avenue Community Center
775 E Bay Ave, Stafford Township
Clinic Hours: 10AM-2PM
WALK-IN AND REGISTER ON-SITE OR PRE-REGISTER @ www.ochd.org.
Remember, COVID-19 vaccines are available for FREE regardless of insurance or immigration status. No documentation is needed and there are no out-of-pocket costs!