How to Sign Up For a COVID-19 Vaccine in New Jersey
February is famously known in the world of medicine as American Heart Month. Throughout this month, many organizations shed light on ways to keep our hearts healthy and why this is so important. Our hearts primarily stay healthy by eating right, exercising as tolerated and taking medications as prescribed from your provider. We recognize how important having a healthy heart is however we thought it best to follow up this month with more information on the COVID-19 vaccination. If you would like more information on ways to keep your heart healthy, please see the American Heart Association website at: https://www.heart.org/. You can also reach out to us at VITALity by calling our Help Line at: 1-888-268-4825 or send us a message through our website at: 0511f90e42.nxcli.io , and clicking on “Send us a Message”, and we can send you heart health information.
Last month we discussed what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. (If you missed that article, click here to read it: Things to Know about COVID-19 vaccine.) VITALity also hosted a Zoom presentation on COVID-19 vaccine information in January. The focus of the COVID vaccine presentation was to share important information about the vaccine. If you would like to view this presentation, click the link here: https://vitality.camdendiocese.org/vitality-hosts-a-webinar-on-covid-19-vaccines/.
How Do I Obtain a COVID-19 vaccine in NJ?
NJ Vaccine Scheduling System
New Jersey has set up a link to register for the vaccine, click this link to reach the sign-up site: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/. You will be notified when a vaccine is available in your area. *Please note, you will need a valid email address to register for the vaccine.
New Jersey has also set up a toll-free hotline you can call to have questions answered about the COVID-19 vaccine. The number is 1-855-568-0545. *Please note this hotline is not able to get you registered for the vaccine.
There are multiple sites that the COVID-19 vaccine is available, please see below for details:
- Atlantic City Convention Center is designated as a mega site location, click this link to get registered: https://vaccination.atlanticare.org/default.aspx. The registration is online only on the following days/times: Tuesdays at 3 p.m.; Thursdays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 9 a.m. You will need to set up an account on this website. It is suggested that you set up this account prior to the open registration times to make obtaining an appointment smoother. You can do so by clicking on the BLUE link at the bottom of the webpage.
- Burlington County also has a mega site location, click this link to get registered: https://www.virtua.org/vaccine. Once on the page, scroll down and fill out the application.
- CVS Pharmacy is offering the vaccine at select sites in the state of NJ, including Brigantine, Ventnor, Villas, Vineland and Voorhees. There are currently no openings however, continue to check back as more may become available: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine.
- ShopRites throughout NJ have also been chosen, click here to find a location near you: http://vaccines.shoprite.com/.
- Camcare has locations in Camden and Gloucester County where they offer the vaccine as it is available to them from the state. Click here to learn more: https://www.camcare.net/camcare-appointments or call 856-583-2400.
- Camden County College is designated as a vaccination site, follow this link to register via My Cooper: https://www.camdencounty.com/vaccineregistration/. *You will need to set up a My Cooper account (you do not need to be have a Cooper provider to create an account). It will then prompt you to schedule your vaccine appointment.
- Rite Aid Pharmacy is offering the vaccine, click here to see availability and register: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier__;!!J30X0ZrnC1oQtbA!eNA0gy8taLG8-7sk1cqkfBUsCAwur9ORYlQKftWPeX2vn61ukxMhKUw9PMOBGf3ywVXsxAw$.
- City of Vineland Health Department offers the vaccine, click here to see availability and register: http://health.vinelandcity.org/covid19/vaccine-information/.
- Cumberland County Department of Health offers the vaccine on specific days and times, click this link to see availability: http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/ccdoh
- Salem County Office on Aging is offering the vaccine to SALEM COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY at this time. For Assistance in registering for the COV1D-19 Vaccination
Call 856-935-7510 ext. 8406
Monday: 1pm – 3pm
Tuesday: 1pm – 3pm
Thursday: 1pm – 3pm - Salem Medical Center has a limited supply of vaccines, click here to learn more: https://www.smc.health/smc-vaccination-update/.
- Collingswood residents can call 856-854-4440 (Monday- Friday 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) or click:Collingswood Call Center to learn more about registering for the vaccine in their area.
- Sea Isle City residents needing assistance to register for the COVID-19 vaccine can phone the Sea Isle City Welcome Center Tourism Office at 609-263-8687, extension 105, Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. If asked to leave a voice message, please give your name and phone number, and your call will be returned in the order is was received.
- Cape May County residents who are over the age of 65 and do NOT have internet access are welcome to call the public health department at 609-463-6581, press 1 then listen for the prompts then press 3 and you can receive assistance in scheduling a COVID vaccine. *Please note, there is a wait list but residents will receive a call back.
- If you are a veteran, you may be eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. Check with your local VA center or call: 1-800-698-2411 for more information.
We recognize that this is a lot of information and that the process to get registered can be tedious. While we cannot provide anyone with the COVID vaccine, we will help answer questions as best we can. Until next time, we hope you stay safe, healthy and well.
