You Can Get A COVID Vaccine And Get A Gift Card In Hoboken Today

HOBOKEN, NJ — The city of Hoboken is offering a host of health screenings, tests, and events in the next few weeks. Some are for seniors and some are for everyone.

The Hoboken Health Division and Hudson Regional Health Commission (HRHC) are hosting a COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up clinic on Feb. 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand St. Appointments can be made at: https://www.hudsoncovidvax.org.

In partnership with Save Latin America, $25 gift cards to Walmart or ShopRite will be given to vaccine recipients, while supplies last.

For eligibility and other information call (201) 420-2375.

COVID And Vaccine Stats, And Effects

Health officials recommend talking to your physician to decide whether the vaccine is right for you. You can see the current federal COVID vaccine recommendations, risks, and side effect reports here.

In New Jersey, 584 people are currently hospitalized with COVID, 34 of those on ventilators to help them breathe.

In April of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, approximately 6,000 people were hospitalized who were positive for COVID, with 1,277 on ventilators.

Free Covid Test Kits Available

Residents can pick up free COVID-19 testing kits, while supplies last, on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through the end of this month at the Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand St. For more Information call (201) 420-2375.

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