J&J Vaccines Available Now In Somerset County Drive-Thru Clinic

FRANKLIN, NJ — Somerset County residents can get the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) one-shot COVID vaccine right now without waiting. County residents just need to drive up in their car.

As of Tuesday, Somerset County Department of Health announced it has opened up the Rutgers Plaza drive-thru clinic to any resident 18 years or older who arrives by car from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday.

The clinic will be providing the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) one-shot vaccine. No appointment is needed.

"We're seeing the opening up of New Jersey and Somerset County following more than a year of pandemic restrictions, but we won't be completely open without a lot more people getting fully vaccinated and protected," said Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Robinson. "Somerset County is dedicated to getting the vaccine in the arms of anyone who wants to be vaccinated, and so we are making it easier than ever by removing the requirement to have an appointment. Just drive up and get vaccinated. It's that easy."

The Rutgers Plaza in Somerset (Franklin), is at 940 Easton Ave. alongside John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Residents who come to be vaccinated should use the Easton Avenue entrance and follow signs to the clinic.

Previously scheduled appointments will continue to be honored.

Major Milestone

As of Monday, Somerset County reached a major milestone with 50 percent of adults 18 years or older being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 70 percent having received their second dose.

This puts the county in range of its goal to exceed 70 percent of adults fully vaccinated.

Get Vaccinated In Somerset County

It is now easier to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Somerset County with residents able to get one at a variety of clinics including in-home, drive-thru, wellness centers, and mobile walk-up sites.

Here are some ways you can get vaccinated in Somerset County:

Drive-thru clinic appointments are available through covidvaccine.nj.gov

• Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Moderna

Adult residents can also get appointments through the Somerset County COVID Hotline at 908-231-7155 or co.somerset.nj.us/covidQs:

• Somerset County Senior Wellness Center in Bridgewater Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2 to 5:30 p.m., Moderna
• Homebound residents in their homes by appointment, J&J

Adult residents can get vaccinated at our Walk-In Clinics this week without an appointment:

• VFW Hall in Manville Tuesday 3 – 7 p.m., J&J
• South Bound Brook Thursday 3 - 7 p.m., J&J

Future clinic appointment availability will be determined on a weekly based on the level of allocations provided to Somerset County by the state of New Jersey.

'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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