Here's Where To Get A COVID Booster Shot In Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy announced last Friday that the first case of coronavirus' Omicron variant was detected in New Jersey.

The individual, an adult female, who is a fully vaccinated Georgia resident, had recently traveled to South Africa, officials said.

"The Omicron variant is among us, and we need to take steps to stop its spread. It is vital that residents remain as vigilant as possible as we await more information about the variant," Murphy said. "Vaccinations and mask wearing have proven to be an effective tool to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and I urge everyone ages 18 and over to receive a booster."

Mercer County residents who haven't been vaccinated yet and who are eligible for a booster shot can now get inoculated at a clinic nearby.

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced the following Mercer County COVID-19 vaccination clinics in partnership with Capital Health and Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Vaccinations are free, regardless of immigration or insurance status. Schedule an appointment through the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System or call 1-855-568-0545.

Here are upcoming vaccination clinics:

CURE Insurance Arena, Gate A South Broad Street entrance

• Thursday, Dec. 9, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pediatric-focused clinic, limited walk-ins
• Monday, Dec. 13, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Tuesday, Dec. 14, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Thursday, Dec. 16, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Monday, Dec. 20, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Tuesday, Dec. 21, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pediatric-focused clinic, limited walk-ins
• Monday, Dec. 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Tuesday, Dec. 28, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Thursday, Dec. 30, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pediatric-focused clinic, limited walk-ins

930 Spruce St., Lawrence, heated tent next to Trenton Farmers Market

• Friday, Dec. 10, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pediatric-focused clinic, limited walk-ins
• Friday, Dec. 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Wednesday, Dec. 29, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome

Pop-up Clinics

• Thursday, Dec. 16, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Mercer County Park Skating Center (trailer), Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Monday, Dec. 20, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Ewing Senior Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome
• Thursday, Jan. 6, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Mercer County Park Skating Center (trailer), Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome

Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer vaccines, including booster shots, are available at all of the above clinics.

Studies show after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, protection against the virus and the ability to prevent infection may decrease over time.

Booster doses provide essential additional protection. While more than 70 percent of residents have received their primary vaccine series, only 31 percent of residents eligible have received a booster.

The CDC recommends that all individuals 5 and older should get vaccinated, and those 18 and older receive a booster dose.