Moderna And J&J COVID Booster Shots Now Available In Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 booster shots are now available in Somerset County.

Beginning Friday, Oct. 22, the Somerset County Department of Health will begin administering the COVID-19 booster shots to certain eligible populations at its COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

The Moderna and J&J shots are in addition to the Pfizer-BioNTech, which were rolled out on Sept. 25.

The approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expands booster doses to all three vaccines for populations who will benefit from additional protection.

Moderna

The booster shot for Moderna is a half-dose and will be given at least six or more months after completing their primary series. Eligible recipients are in line with the guidelines for the Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccine, including:

• People aged 65-years and above
• People aged 18 to 64-years who have underlying conditions
• People aged 18 to 64-years with an increased risk of becoming infected by COVID-19 due to time spent in an occupational or institutional setting

Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine can be given at least two or more months after completion of the initial vaccination to individuals 18 years of age and older.

Mix and Match for booster dosing

The CDC's recommendations include a mix and match dosing for booster shots. For those eligible, they may now choose which vaccine they will receive for their booster dose. Some may prefer a different vaccine type than they originally received, and this recommendation allows for that.

Eligible individuals must bring proof of vaccination and Somerset County residency to receive a Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 booster dose.

All Somerset County COVID-19 vaccination clinics are listed at co.somerset.nj.us/vaxclinics.

Here's the full COVID vaccination percentage data in each Somerset County as of Friday, Oct. 22:

Bedminster

• All Ages: 71%
• 12 through 17: 72%
• 12 and over: 80%
• 18 and over: 81%
• 30 and over: 81%
• 65 and over: 102%

Bernards

• All Ages: 73%
• 12 through 17: 59%
• 12 and over: 85%
• 18 and over: 88%
• 30 and over: 86%
• 65 and over: 91%

Bernardsville

• All Ages: 72%
• 12 through 17: 59%
• 12 and over: 84%
• 18 and over: 87%
• 30 and over: 85%
• 65 and over: 81%

Bound Brook

• All Ages: 65%
• 12 through 17: 71%
• 12 and over: 77%
• 18 and over: 78%
• 30 and over: 82%
• 65 and over: 89%

Branchburg

• All Ages: 71%
• 12 through 17: 57%
• 12 and over: 82%
• 18 and over: 85%
• 30 and over: 84%
• 65 and over: 98%

Bridgewater

• All Ages: 73%
• 12 through 17: 57%
• 12 and over: 84%
• 18 and over: 87%
• 30 and over: 87%
• 65 and over: 92%

Far Hills

• All Ages: 66%
• 12 through 17: 46%
• 12 and over: 76%
• 18 and over: 79%
• 30 and over: 77%
• 65 and over: 77%

Franklin

• All Ages: 71%
• 12 through 17: 81%
• 12 and over: 83%
• 18 and over: 83%
• 30 and over: 85%
• 65 and over: 98%

Green Brook

• All Ages: 65%
• 12 through 17: 49%
• 12 and over: 75%
• 18 and over: 78%
• 30 and over: 78%
• 65 and over: 82%

Hillsborough

• All Ages: 71%
• 12 through 17: 52%
• 12 and over: 82%
• 18 and over: 86%
• 30 and over: 89%
• 65 and over: 116%

Manville

• All Ages: 63%
• 12 through 17: 64%
• 12 and over: 73%
• 18 and over: 74%
• 30 and over: 78%
• 65 and over: 74%

Millstone

• All Ages: 66%
• 12 through 17: 43%
• 12 and over: 80%
• 18 and over: 83%
• 30 and over: 83%
• 65 and over: 107%

Montgomery

• All Ages: 74%
• 12 through 17: 56%
• 12 and over: 85%
• 18 and over: 89%
• 30 and over: 90%
• 65 and over: 100%

North Plainfield

• All Ages: 68%
• 12 through 17: 71%
• 12 and over: 80%
• 18 and over: 81%
• 30 and over: 84%
• 65 and over: 98%

Peapack and Gladstone

• All Ages: 51%
• 12 through 17: 24%
• 12 and over: 58%
• 18 and over: 63%
• 30 and over: 66%
• 65 and over: 91%

Raritan

• All Ages: 72%
• 12 through 17: 52%
• 12 and over: 82%
• 18 and over: 85%
• 30 and over: 88%
• 65 and over: 86%

Rocky Hill

• All Ages: 78%
• 12 through 17: 55%
• 12 and over: 89%
• 18 and over: 93%
• 30 and over: 88%
• 65 and over: 101%

Somerville

• All Ages: 62%
• 12 through 17: 61%
• 12 and over: 73%
• 18 and over: 74%
• 30 and over: 80%
• 65 and over: 90%

South Bound Brook

• All Ages: 66%
• 12 through 17: 73%
• 12 and over: 77%
• 18 and over: 78%
• 30 and over: 82%
• 65 and over: 95%

Warren

• All Ages: 70%
• 12 through 17: 38%
• 12 and over: 79%
• 18 and over: 84%
• 30 and over: 84%
• 65 and over: 97%

Watchung

• All Ages: 74%
• 12 through 17: 63%
• 12 and over: 83%
• 18 and over: 85%
• 30 and over: 83%
• 65 and over: 79%

Somerset County offers some tips to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus:

• Wear a mask in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status if over two years of age when in locations where there may be a high rate of transmission
• Maintain distance from others – at least two arm’s length apart
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Monitor health daily and stay home when sick.

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