Have Concerns About Coronavirus Vaccines? Tell Jefferson Patch

JEFFERSON, NJ — Whether you want to find out more, you're having doubts or you want to avoid it entirely, it's important to get informed about coronavirus vaccines. Patch wants to help readers find answers to their questions or concerns.

Several health care professionals around the state, including some at Morristown Medical Center, became the first New Jerseyans to receive coronavirus vaccinations. The federal government allocated 76,050 doses to New Jersey for the first tranche of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which began arriving at acute care hospitals Monday morning.

The Food and Drug Administration also said Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is "highly effective," setting and authorized its emergency authorization.

State officials set a goal for 70 percent of adults in New Jersey to get vaccinated over a six-month period. Whether you feel ready to get it this moment or still have some doubts, it seems only fair that Patch helps you get informed.

Once Patch gathers readers' questions and concerns, we'll send them to experts within Atlantic Health Systems, whose North Jersey facilities include Morristown Medical Center. Their professionals will walk readers through their worries.

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If you would like to send a question or a reason why you have doubts about coronavirus vaccines, comment below or send an email to russ.crespolini@patch.com. When Patch publishes answers, we will not attach your name to your question.

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