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COVID-19: Vaccine Update 1/14/2021

From Mayor Linda H. Schwager
Posted on: January 14, 2021 - 1:38pm
COVID19 Update

Governor Phil Murphy has announced two additional categories of New Jersey residents eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

Beginning today, Thursday, January 14, 2021, all New Jersey residents ages 65 and older, and individuals ages 16-64 with certain medical conditions, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that increase the risk of severe illness from the virus, are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination.

Those conditions include cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD, Down syndrome, heart conditions, obesity and severe obesity, sickle cell disease, smoking, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Individuals who are pregnant and those in an immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant are also eligible but should follow CDC guidance and first discuss vaccination with their medical provider before receiving the vaccine.

In addition to paid and unpaid healthcare workers in Phase 1A, these two groups mark the expansion of eligible residents in Phase 1B, which recently opened to include sworn law enforcement and fire professionals.

How to Register for Vaccination:

  • State of NJ Registration Portal (Locations Across NJ)
    • COVID-19 vaccines are on the way to hospitals and clinics across New Jersey. You can reserve your spot to get a vaccine now by pre-registering here. The portal will ask some questions to determine when you are eligible to receive a vaccination.
  • Bergen County Registration Portal (Exclusively for Bergen County Vaccine Location at New Bridge Medical Center)
    • Please note that Bergen County has scheduled all available appointments for their current supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that they received from State of New Jersey.
    • You can still start the process to register for a COVID-19 Vaccination at the Alternate Care Facility Annex located at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. After completing this form, you will be placed into the que to receive the vaccination.
  • As per the NJ Dept of Health, the County of Bergen is currently vaccinating Category 1A:
    • Healthcare Workers that work or live in Bergen County
    • Sworn Police Officers, Professional Sworn Law Enforcement,  and Volunteer/Paid Fire Fighters who live or work in Bergen County
    • EMS who live or work in Bergen County
    • Residents of Bergen County that are 65 years old or older
    • Persons aged 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions
  • As the County of Bergen receives additional shipments of vaccines from the State of New Jersey and/or as additional categories by the State of NJ are modified, the County of Bergen will send you an email to begin the process to register and schedule.

What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine:

Related FAQs on the COVID-19 Info Hub: