MONROE TOWNSHIP OEM COMMUNITY UPDATE: OCTOBER 22, 2021

CDC APPROVES MODERNA AND J&J BOOSTER VACCINES FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, the CDC has approved Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster doses for those who have completed an initial vaccine series.

According to the CDC, for individuals who received a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at six months or more after their initial series:

65 years and older
Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

The authorization also recommends that everyone ages 18 and older who received a first Johnson & Johnson dose receive a booster dose at least two months after completing the single-dose primary regimen.

For further guidance on eligibility requirements, see statement from NJDOH: https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20211022a.shtml

Booster vaccines are currently available at the following local pharmacies by appointment. Check with your primary care physician or urgent care provider for additional booster vaccine availability and guidance. Additional vaccination information can be found at https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine.

FRANKLIN PHARMACY: (Pfizer, Moderna) 557 Englishtown Road, Suite 141, Monroe 732-446-5445 https://www.mygnp.com/pharmacies/franklin-pharmacy-monroe-twp-nj-08831/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localmaps&utm_content=3194228

TEXAS ROAD PHARMACY: (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) 355 Applegarth Road, Monroe 609-235-9368 https://www.texasroadpharmacy.com/covid-19.html

WALGREENS PHARMACY: (Pfizer) 314 Applegarth Road, Monroe 609-655-3101 or 2 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan 732-446-1419

https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp?ban=covidinfolp_vaccine_fy21

POINT OF CARE PHARMACY: (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) 333 Forsgate Drive #104, Jamesburg 732-641-2664 http://www.pointofcarenj.com/

MARLBORO MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY: (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) 479 County Road 520, Marlboro 732-946-1600 https://mmarx.business.site/

CVS PHARMACY: (Pfizer) 306 Applegarth Road, Monroe 609-395-4970 or 238 Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg 732-521-4393 or 350 US-130, East Windsor 609-443-5100 (https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine?icid=locator-banner-vaccine-button)

WALMART PHARMACY: (Pfizer)1126 US Highway 9, Old Bridge 732-525-8030 or 839 US-130, East Windsor 609-443-6159 or 326 W Main Street, Freehold 732-780-3048 or 290 NJ-18, East Brunswick 732-387-1059 www.walmart.com/cp/flu-shots-immunizations/1228302?adid=1500000000000040438452

SHOPRITE PHARMACY: (Pfizer) 3880 Summerhill Road, Spotswood 732-251-5202 https://vaccines.shoprite.com/