COVID-19 Vaccination Sites In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — How can you get an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here are ways to get one, either for yourself or for a loved one.

Knowing the locations (the Ocean County list of vaccine sites is updated below) is only a third of the battle in getting inoculated. So in addition to the list of sites where vaccinations are being supplied, here are tips and suggestions on how to lock in a date.

The information here is updated and we've added some important notes about the various methods of getting an appointment.

First things first: If you believe you've already signed up for every list ... sign up again. We asked readers about whether they've been able to secure an appointment, and one of the most common messages was "I've signed up on every site."

So, pretend you have not signed up on these sites. If you do not have an appointment scheduled, waiting to hear from them is only going to add to your frustration.

Start fresh, with these suggestions:

Twitter: If you are internet-comfortable, I strongly recommend signing up for a Twitter account, for one reason alone: To follow the Twitter account Vaccine Bot NJ. This account tweets availability at various sites all over New Jersey, and it tweets around the clock. If you're using a smart phone, you can set up notifications so that every time the account tweets, you see the tweets.

Once you see a tweet for one of the sites you're interested in, be sure to click whatever link is posted in the tweet. This is critical. It will connect you with the site you're trying to reach.

For example, I saw a tweet that the Ocean County Health Department had opened availability. I tried going directly to the website but it said there was no availability. However, when I clicked the link in the tweet, it took me right to the health department registration, and I was able to book an appointment.

The Vaccine Bot NJ organizers also have created The Ultimate Vaccine Appointment Guide.

CVS: The pharmacy releases its appointments late at night, usually starting about midnight and continuing for at least an hour, sometimes more. If you're trying to book an appointment through CVS, follow the directions shared by the Vaccine Bot NJ account closely.

Atlantic City Mega-Site: The Atlantic City mega-site is posting thousands of appointments. If you have the ability to drive or can find someone to drive you, this may be your best bet at getting a vaccination quickly. The site was releasing more than 18,000 appointments at a time.

Walgreens: The pharmacy is offering appointments but it's not clear which stores have the vaccine as they are not yet listed in the state's COVID-19 vaccine site database. You can make an appointment online, or call 1-800-925-4733 and the call center will make an appointment for you.

For those who are not internet-comfortable, there are volunteer groups helping people — especially those 65 and older — make appointments for vaccinations.

• NJ Vaccine Matchmakers is assisting with vaccine appointment registration. It was started by WGIRLS Inc. — a volunteer program centered around empowering women and children in underserved communities. Request help here.
• NJ Vaccine Hunters on Facebook also offers information and updates on appointment availability.
• The New Jersey Covid Vaccine Info Facebook group has published a number of tips. The group also can connect people with volunteers who are helping to book appointments.

Call the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, 732-929-2091. They are helping senior residents get appointments.

The state has launched a beta version of an Appointment Finder, which collects information on available appointments in one place. Read more: New Jersey Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Finder

Check out the COVID-19 Vaccine Registration FAQ from RWJBarnabas Health. You can sign up at their website to be alerted when the vaccine becomes available in your area.

Note: The Ocean County Health Department does not maintain a waiting list.

You can still register on the state's Vaccine Scheduling System and you will be notified when appointments are available. But that system only applies to a handful of sites, including the mega-site at Rowan College in Gloucester County.

• AtlantiCare is operating the mega-site for vaccinations at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Tips from the various vaccine groups on Facebook and Twitter say it's best to create an account at https://covidreg.atlanticare.org/ScheduleVaccine ahead of time and be sure to write down your user name and password. When appointments open, you should see a message saying you're in the queue. When your queue number is current, you will get a message that you are being redirected to the site and then you need to enter your username and password. When you are trying to pick an appointment, don't pick the first on the list; by the time you will click, that appointment will be gone.

Here are locations in Ocean County offering appointments:

ACME

• 5 Ortley Plaza, Seaside Heights
• For those 18 and older
• Acme appointments

CHEMED

• 25 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood
• For those 18 and older
• 732-362-6666
• chemedhealth.org

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER

• 99 Route 37 West, Toms River
• For those 18 and older
• rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine

CVS (OCEAN COUNTY SITES)

• Beachwood
• Brick
• Jackson
• Lakewood
• Manahawkin
• New Egypt
• Seaside Heights
• Toms River
• Waretown
• Whiting
• CVS registration link

CVS (OUTSIDE OCEAN COUNTY)

• Browns Mills (Burlington County)
• Howell (Monmouth County)
• Manasquan (Monmouth County)
• Neptune (Monmouth County)
• Wall (Monmouth County)
• CVS registration link

HC GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

• 1071 Route 37 West, Toms River
• For those 18 and older
• Register at www.hcgnp.com and wait for the pharmacy to call you to schedule an appointment.

JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

• 1945 Route 33, Neptune
• 732-897-7926
• COVID-19 vaccine scheduling link

LONG BEACH ISLAND HEALTH DEPARTMENT

• Ship Bottom
• 609-492-1212
• lbihealth.com/

MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SOUTHERN CAMPUS

• 600 River Ave., Lakewood
• rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

• RWJ Barnabas Healthcare Arena, Old Freehold Road at Toms River High School North, Toms River; Manchester Township Elementary School, North Colonial Drive, Manchester; and Southern Regional Middle School, Route 72, Manahawkin
• Restricted to Ocean County residents only
• 800-342-9738
• Follow the link supplied by the Vaccine Bot NJ account.
• ochd.org/covid19-vaccine/

OCEAN HEALTH INITIATIVES

• 10 Stockton Dr., Toms River
• 101 2nd St., Lakewood
• 798 Route 539, Little Egg Harbor Township
• 732-363-6655
• ohinj.org

OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER

• 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick
• For those 18 and older
• 732-836-4144
• COVID-19 vaccine scheduling link

RITE AID

• 895 West Bay Ave., Barnegat
• 416 Route 9, Bayville
• 93 Atlantic City Blvd., Beachwood
• 1041 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick
• 101 S. Main St., Forked River
• 1 North New Prospect Road, Jackson
• 159 East Kennedy Blvd., Lakewood
• 702 Grand Central Ave., Lavallette
• 220 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor
• 2101 Route 70, Manchester
• 3258 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant
• 31 Mule Road, Toms River
• 811 Fischer Blvd., Toms River
• 2 Route 37 East, Toms River
• 1726 Route 37, Toms River
• 220 Route 70, Toms River
• 8B Lacey Road, Whiting
• Rite Aid vaccine scheduling link

SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER

• 1173 Beacon Ave., Manahawkin
• For those 18 and older
• 609-597-6011
• COVID-19 vaccine scheduling link

WALMART

• 1872 Route 88, Brick
• 950 Route 37 West, Toms River
• 525 Route 72 West, Manahawkin
• For those 18 and older
• Walmart vaccine scheduling link

For more vaccine information, visit our New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccination Hub.

This has been updated to include that Walgreens pharmacies are taking appointments online and by phone.

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