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Covid-19 Testing & Vaccination Clinics in New Brunswick - UPDATED

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JAN 1, 2024 to DEC 31, 2024
Check the location for times.

Where:

New Brunswick City Center
Clinics through New Brunswick & the surrounding area.

Updated COVID Vaccine Approved: What To Know, How To Get One In NJ

The vaccines, which will be available soon, are designed to target recent COVID strains that have contributed to a summer surge nationwide.

Federal regulators have approved updated COVID-19 vaccines to better target recent strains of the virus that have contributed to a summer illness surge in New Jersey and around the country.

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for the latest mRNA vaccines, which have been reformulated to focus on a newer omicron variant known as KP.2, or FLiRT. The approval for this year's vaccine came a little earlier than in previous years, as most of the country is experiencing increased viral activity.

When will the vaccines be available, and when should I get one?

Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses while a third U.S. manufacturer, Novavax, expects its modified vaccine version to be available a little later.

The vaccine should be available soon at local doctor's offices, along with major pharmacies around New Jersey. CVS is offering appointments for the new vaccine now, and Walgreens has appointments available beginning Sept. 6.

Keep in mind that the federal government is not buying and distributing COVID vaccines any more, so the shots are no longer free of charge, though insurance carriers should cover most or all of the cost.

Dr. Robert Hopkins Jr. of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases said skipping this new vaccine is “a hazardous way to go,” because even if your last infection was mild, your next might be worse or leave you with long COVID symptoms.

Hopkins advised that people at high risk from COVID should schedule vaccinations once shots are available in their area, as long as they have not been sick with the virus in the past three months, or had another COVID vaccine in the past two months. This high-risk group includes older adults, people with weak immune systems or other serious medical problems, nursing home residents and pregnant women.

Healthy adults and children "can get vaccinated anytime," Hopkins said, adding that these people could wait until the fall — when local pharmacies and doctor's offices have more doses, and people could potentially get a flu shot at the same time they receive the updated COVID vaccine.

Vaccine coverage is waning nationwide, with only 22.6 percent of U.S. adults currently protected by the 2023-24 COVID vaccine that rolled out in September 2023, according to CDC data. Vaccine protection increased by age groups, with the highest coverage among adults 75 and older — though the strain targeted by those shots is no longer circulating.

Much of the country, including New Jersey, is experiencing a summer bump in COVID-19 cases, according to updated wastewater surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Communities can use sewage samples to track the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) as a data point to anticipate any spikes locally.

As of the latest update Aug. 22, wastewater viral activity for COVID-19 is at the "very high" level nationally, and New Jersey is at a "moderate" level.

By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff

COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINATION CLINICS IN NEW BRUNSWICK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA


NJ COVID-19 Information HUB

Testing is available to everyone in New Jersey.

Home test kits for COVID-19 are widely available in pharmacies, grocery stores, and other retail locations.

Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home at https://www.covid.gov/tests.

Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.

Medicaid enrollees may still receive free at-home tests. Please check with your insurer for more information.


Middlesex County's Department of Public Safety & Health and Office of Health Services offer COVID-19 testing for Middlesex County residents. COVID-19 tests performed at the Middlesex County Health Services sites are free for Middlesex County residents but require an appointment.

Testing days and locations vary on a weekly basis. Please check here for up-to-date information on dates, times, and locations.

Residents wishing to make an appointment should visit here to register and receive a time to report to the testing site.

If the resident wishing to be tested does not have access to the internet or has connectivity problems, they are instructed to call 732-745-3100 to make an appointment (beginning at 10 am). Appointments will start being made on the day indicated in the table above, and continue until appointment slots fill up, or 48 hours prior to the test date.

Covid-19 testing and vaccinations at Quick Mart Pharmacy, 100 Ryders Lane, Milltown, New Jersey 08850 (732-745-7222)

OPEN: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM, and Saturdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

More information here.


Covid-19 testing and treatment at Walgreens, 20 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732-846-9360)

Store Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pharmacy Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
More information here.


Covid-19 testing at Unite Pharmacy - Highland, 75 Raritan Avenue, Store #2, Highland Park, NJ (848-209-9007)
Please bring your License or Photo ID, along with a photo of the front and back of your insurance card.
Register here.


Covid-19 testing at CVS Pharmacy, 949 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ (732-342-7130) OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, and  Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Appointment required. Screening required. Non-rapid testing results in 1-2 days. FREE COVID-19 rapid tests are available at some pharmacy drive-thru locations for $69.99.
More information here.


Covid-19 Test at Infocus Urgent Care, 335 George St., New Brunswick, NJ (609-799-7009)
Clinics are open daily. Monday through Friday 12:00 am- 8:00 PM. 


COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES IN NEW BRUNSWICK


CVS Pharmacy, Inc. #05980, 949 Livingston Ave, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902 (732-342-7130)

Yes. CVS Pharmacy is participating in the CDC Bridge Access Program, which provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to eligible adults without health insurance. No-cost COVID-19 vaccines through this program will be available through December 31, 2024.


Rite Aid #RA102561, Rite Aid, 332 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904 (732-572-3773)

For customers with insurance covering COVID-19 vaccination.


CVS Pharmacy, Inc. #16514, 400 Ryders Ln, Milltown, NJ 08850 (732-613-3962)

Currently, CVS Pharmacy locations offering the updated COVID-19 vaccine to eligible populations have either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. All CVS Pharmacy locations also offer the updated Novavax protein-based COVID-19 vaccine. You can see appointment availability and which COVID vaccine is available at this location.

MAKE YOUR VACCINATION PLAN

To find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233.

HOMEBOUND VACCINATIONS

If you have difficulty reaching a vaccination site, you may be able to get an in-home vaccination. Contact these services to see if they offer in-home COVID-19 vaccinations in your area:

  • Your doctor or health care provider
  • Hotline for Medicare recipients at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-877-486-2048)
  • Your state health department or call 211
  • Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) 1-888-677-1199
  • Services for older adults and their families Eldercare Locator or 1-800-677-1116







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