2 Union County CVS Sites To Begin COVID-19 Vaccines

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two Union County CVS sites are among the locations in New Jersey to be getting COVID-19 vaccines. But don't rush over, supplies are limited and vaccinations will be by appointment only.

A CVS site in Elizabeth and in Union were among the two listed. A company spokesperson said they will only provide specific addresses to people with appointments, since supply is limited. Patients must make appointments at cvs.com.

CVS will receive 19,900 doses of the vaccine through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership, Gov. Phi Murphy said during his Wednesday news conference.

Vaccinations will take place over the course of the next week, and Murphy said the additional vaccines can't be administered fast enough. Related article: 70 Rite Aid, 27 CVS Pharmacies In NJ To Begin COVID-19 Vaccines

"Because locations and supply are limited, we want to prevent stores from being overwhelmed by those who may seek a vaccination without making an appointment. Vaccinations will be by appointment-only and we want to encourage eligible patients to use our online scheduling tool to find a location that is convenient for them to access," stated a spokesperson with CVS.

As more supply becomes available, the company will expand to more locations and offer additional appointments, according to the release.

CVS patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service: (800) 746-7287.

Union County currently has eight other COVID-19 vaccine sites, according to state officials:

• City of Elizabeth Health Department, 418 Palmer St.Elizabeth NJ, 07202, (908) 820-4250, Pre-register at covidvaccine.nj.gov
• Neighborhood Health Services - Plainfield, 1700 Myrtle Avenue Plainfield, (908) 540-0229, nhscnj.org
• Rahway Health Department, 1 City Hall Plaza Rahway, (732) 827-2000, cityofrahway.org
• RMG Urgent Care Center Springfield, 200 US Highway 22 Springfield, (973) 376-4341, riversidemedgroup.com
• RWJ Rahway Clinic, 865 Stone Street Rahway, (732) 381-4200, rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine
• ShopRite Pharmacy #163, 76 Central Ave.Clark, NJ 07066, vaccines.shoprite.com
• ShopRite Pharmacy Of Elizabeth, 865 West Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202, vaccines.shoprite.com
• Union County - Kean University1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ, 07083, ucnj.org/covid19/covid-19-vaccination

Additionally, 70 Rite Aid locations in New Jersey will also become vaccine sites, according to state officials. But the company hasn't yet announced which locations will make shots available, but appointments can eventually be made by clicking here.

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