Health & Fitness

Updated COVID Vaccine Site List In Middlesex County

The number of coronavirus vaccine sites has expanded. As of Jan. 29, here's where you can get one now:

The coronavirus being given out at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck in January.
The coronavirus being given out at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck in January. (Montana Samuels/Patch)

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey has been expanding the number of publicly listed coronavirus vaccine sites, and the state continues to announce new locations in Middlesex County and elsewhere. *This list has been updated as of Jan. 29.

The state has provided a list of vaccine sites in your area. Some are accepting appointments directly, but some are not (see the area/county’s list of vaccine sites below).

Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said the state plans to increase the number of vaccination sites beyond 300. State officials have said the goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of the adult population by the spring.

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Gov. Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey has created a county-by-county vaccine hub that reports the number of immunizations across the state.

"We're working strategically and efficiently to vaccinate our frontline healthcare workers, law enforcement and fire professionals and long-term care center residents and staff," he said.

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Health officials said not all sites are publicly listed because some are not open to the public, such as prisons and psychiatric hospitals.

Persichilli said New Jersey currently doesn't have a lot of vaccine availability, but she expects that to change soon. On Thursday, President Biden announced he was activating the Defense Production Act, to ramp up the production of personal protective equipment, as well as testing and vaccine supplies.

Persichilli said the state has administered at least 36 percent of vaccine doses allocated. Hospitals have administered vaccines at least 50 percent of their health care workers. Her hope is to continue to expand the number of "mega-sites" in convention centers and large spaces, aiming for 1,000 people vaccinated a day.

New Jersey recently expanded the list of eligible people, allowing police and fire professionals and people older than 65 to get the vaccine. Read more: NJ Expands COVID Vaccine To 65 & Older, Those With Medical Issues You can find out if you qualify by going here: When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List

As of Friday, Jan. 29, here are the currently listed public vaccine sites in Middlesex County:

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