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Updated Information As COVID Vaccine Rollout Begins In Camden Co.
UPDATE: Updated information has been released now that the state is offering vaccines at locations in Camden County.
CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ —Updated information has been released now that the state is offering vaccines at three locations in Camden County.
The state has released the list that shows, in order, when everybody in New Jersey can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what you should know. Read more: When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List
In a news release, the Garden State's health department said the effort to vaccinate health care workers and long-term care facility residents will continue through early 2021.
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The department said it will launch a statewide vaccine scheduling system in early 2021 to help Phase 1A recipients find nearby vaccination sites. It is also opening six mass-vaccination hubs in January, including one at the Moorestown mall in Burlington County.
In Camden County, vaccinations will be offered to health care workers at:
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- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine — 1 Medical Drive, Stratford
- (888) 253-9133, www.rowanmedicine.com/vaccine
- Shoprite Pharmacy # 507 — 1200 Chews Landing Rd, Laurel springs
- (856) 435-0046
- Shoprite Pharmacy #531 — Route 73 and Minck Ave, West Berlin
- (856) 768-6688
To schedule a vaccination appointment, health care workers must directly call the vaccination site.
The state encourages those who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated to continue wearing a mask, social distancing and avoiding unnecessary gatherings. residents can also stay informed by subscribing to Vax Matters, the NJDOH's vaccination newsletter.
The DOH will also host a COVID-19 vaccination essentials webinar, co-hosted with Rutgers Project ECHO and the Nicholas Foundation.
The New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System (NJVSS) will be available in the coming weeks, the department of health said. When it is up and running, a link will be posted on the DOH's COVID-19 portal.
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