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Bergen Co. Offering 12 To 21 Year Olds $25 Giftcard For Vaccine
To qualify for a gift card, residents have to take the vaccine at New Bridge Medical Center on specific dates.
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Only two days ago did the CDC give the green light on adolescents being vaccinated and Bergen County is already giving them an extra push to do so.
New Jersey residents between the ages of 12 and 21 can get a $25 Amazon gift card for simply getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The gift cards are however limited to the first 1,100 individuals.
The program "Get a shot & shop," was launched in a partnership between Bergen County and the New Bridge Medical Center.
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In order to get a gift card, residents have to get the vaccine on specific days, at the New Bridge Medical Center:
- May 22, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- May 26, between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Walk-ups are allowed, but registration is strongly encouraged. Proof of age and of New Jersey residency are required.
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People under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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