New COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site To Open Wednesday In Somerset County

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A new COVID-19 vaccination mega-site will be opening in Somerset County on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

It will be open at the Bridgewater Commons mall at the former Lord & Taylor store at 400 Commons Way in Bridgewater, said New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli during a news conference on Monday.

"We are very happy the state chose Somerset County for its latest COVID vaccination megasite at the Bridgewater Commons, and urge our unvaccinated residents to stop by to get their first dose and our fully vaccinated residents to come in to Give Your Holidays a Boost," said Commissioner Melonie Marano. "Whether you get vaccinated at a County clinic, at the state megasite, or one of the dozens of private providers in the County, the most important thing is to protect your friends and family this holiday season with one of the approved vaccines."

The new Somerset County mega-site is open for scheduled appointments and walk-ins. Walk-in hours are Wednesdays 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment click here.

This opening coincides with New Jersey's "Boost NJ Day" on Dec. 15 to commemorate the one-year anniversary since the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in the Garden State.

Somerset County is also encouraging residents to "Give Your Holidays a Boost" with a COVID vaccination booster shot before joining the holiday party circuit. To learn more about Somerset County's clinics or vaccines visit co.somerset.nj.us.

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