Statement From New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli on CDC Approval of Pfizer Booster Dose:
The action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides for the administration of booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after completion of the primary series to help increase protection for the following:
- people 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot;
- people age 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot;
- people age 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot, based on their individual benefits and risks, and
- people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settings, including healthcare workers, may receive a booster shot, based on their individual benefits and risks.
Click here to view guidance: www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20210924a.shtml
Please Note: People who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine are not yet eligible for the booster shots authorized by the federal government. Moderna and J&J booster vaccines are not FDA approved at this time.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine currently is 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.
FRANKLIN PHARMACY: 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: 355 Applergarth Road, Monroe 609-235-9368 https://www.texasroadpharmacy.com/covid-19.html
WALGREENS PHARMACY: 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: 333 Forsgate Drive #104, Jamesburg 732-641-2664 http://www.pointofcarenj.com/
MARLBORO MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY: 479 County Road 520, Marlboro 732-946-1600 https://mmarx.business.site/
CVS PHARMACY: 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: 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: 3880 Summerhill Road, Spotswood 732-251-5202 https://vaccines.shoprite.com/