Somerset County Eliminates All Appointments For COVID Vaccines

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Appointments are no longer needed to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Somerset County.

Somerset County Department of Health announced Wednesday it is eliminating appointments for all of its clinics including drive-thru, walk-in, and mobile COVID vaccination clinics.

Residents will still have to register at the vaccination clinic for recordkeeping and to ensure they can demonstrate they have been vaccinated, but any Somerset County resident who arrives at a clinic will receive a vaccine as long as supplies last.

"We're pleased to be able to run COVID Vaccination clinics at five locations this week, including all five days in Franklin and at RVCC, and to be able to eliminate the need for appointments to ease access for residents," said Somerset County Commissioner Douglas Singleterry, liaison to the Somerset County Department of Health. "As we get higher and higher percentages of people vaccinated, we will see more and more of our community open up for us to enjoy. I encourage everyone to take advantage of these clinics and speed our way to the full opening of our state and Somerset County."

Vaccinations without appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations this week:

• Raritan Valley Community College, Easton Turnpike (Rt. 28) in Branchburg Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Moderna
• Rutgers Plaza, 940 Easton Ave. in Somerset (Franklin) Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., J&J
• Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 876 E Main St. in Bridgewater Wednesday and Friday 2 to 5:30 p.m., Moderna
• Robert Morris School, 122 Elizabeth St. in South Bound Brook Thurs. 3 - 7 p.m., J&J

The county has now exceeded 50 percent of adults fully vaccinated, and 70 percent who have received at least a first dose of Moderna or Pfizer. Residents who have missed or not yet scheduled a second vaccination can call 908-231-7155 for assistance.

Residents who are homebound and require vaccination at their residence can obtain appointments through the Somerset County COVID Hotline at 908-231-7155 or co.somerset.nj.us/covidQs.

'Shot and Beer' Program

Get your first COVID-19 vaccine during the month of May and you can get a free beer at Flounder Brewing in Hillsborough. Read More: Hillsborough Brewery Gives Free Beer For Those Who Get COVID Shot

The free beer offer is part of Governor Phil Murphy's "Shot and a Beer" program to encourage eligible New Jerseyans ages 21 and over to get vaccinated.

Any New Jerseyan who gets their first vaccine dose in the month of May and takes their vaccination card to a participating brewery will receive a free beer.

There are currently 13 New Jersey breweries participating in the program including Flounder Brewing at 1 Ilene Court in Hillsborough.

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