The New Jersey vaccination eligibility requirements have been expanded in the state of New Jersey and now, more residents can get vaccinated. There are several options available for residents of Mercer County.
If you’re having help finding a vaccine, New Jersey residents have come together to help each other through the process on Facebook. You may want to consider joining the vaccination assistance group on Facebook. It is privately run and not affiliated with any government agency or healthcare providers. It’s just New Jerseyans helping each other.
New Jersey expands COVID-19 vaccinations. Who is eligible?
Facebook group helps New Jersey residents find vaccine appointments
“Our Administration has worked closely with communities to build an extensive vaccination infrastructure and has opened over 700 vaccination sites across the state,” said Governor Murphy. “We are already averaging approximately half a million shots per week, and with an expected increase in our federal allocation, we are confident we can expand our vaccination program to more of our essential workers and vulnerable populations. Together with our community partners and a steady supply of vaccine from the federal government, we will meet – and exceed – our goal of vaccinating 4.7 million New Jersey adults.”
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Who is eligible for a vaccine in New Jersey?
Beginning Monday, April 5, the following groups are eligible for vaccination:
- Individuals ages 55-64;
- Individuals ages 16 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
- Educators, including support staff, in higher education settings;
- Communications infrastructure support, including engineers, and technicians, and members of the press;
- Real estate, building, and home service workers, including construction workers, code officials, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, property management, and maintenance workers;
- Retail financial institution workers, including bank tellers, lending services, public accounting, and check-cashing workers;
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- Sanitation workers providing disinfection and janitorial services, city sanitation workers; residential, commercial, and industrial solid and hazardous waste removal workers;
- Laundry service workers, including those working in laundromats, laundry services, and dry cleaners;
- Utility workers including, electrical generation and supply system, natural gas delivery, nuclear power plant, water supply, telephone, cable/fiber/optical/broadband/cellular service workers; and,
- Librarians and support staff at municipal, county, and state libraries.
Where can I get a vaccine in Mercer County?
Vaccinations in within the county available through the following healthcare providers and clinic locations:
| Rite Aid Store 01326 | riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier |
| Rite Aid Store 10505 | riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier |
| Riverside Urgent Care of Ewing | riversidemedgroup.com/riverside-urgent-care/ |
| RWJ Hamilton | rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine |
| ShopRite Pharmacy #500 | vaccines.shoprite.com |
| ShopRite Pharmacy #506 | vaccines.shoprite.com |
| ShopRite Pharmacy #514 | vaccines.shoprite.com |
| ShopRite Of Hamilton #521 | vaccines.shoprite.com |
| ShopRite Pharmacy #533 | vaccines.shoprite.com |
| ShopRite Pharmacy #566 | vaccines.shoprite.com |
| Stop and Shop Pharmacy #0850 | stopandshopsched.rxtouch.com/rbssched/program/covid19/Patient/Advisory |
| Wegmans Pharmacy #93 | https://www.wegmans.com/pharmacy/ |
Help! I need help getting a vaccine, what should I do?
If you are having difficulties getting an appointment for vaccination, there are several options.
First, you can visit the website managed by the State of New Jersey. If you are having trouble finding out where to get a vaccine or need an updated list of vaccination sites, visit the state vaccination location page.
You can call your local county Health Department hotline and they can assist you in your search. Many people have found success in contacting their local health department.
There is a group on Facebook that is helping people find and schedule appointments. You can join that group and ask your fellow residents. That group is not managed by any healthcare provider or government agency.
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