Waretown CVS Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccine

WARETOWN, NJ — CVS in Waretown will now be administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

The rollout of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccination has triggered an expansion of inoculation sites in New Jersey and those interested can register now.

CVS Pharmacy was already administering vaccines as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program, which means they receive doses directly from the federal government separate from the New Jersey allocation. They have now begun receiving shipments of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

Scheduling began Friday with inoculations set to begin Saturday. Vaccines are now available at the following Ocean County CVS locations:

• Beachwood
• Brick
• Jackson
• Lakewood
• Manahawkin
• New Egypt
• Seaside Heights
• Toms River
• Waretown
• Whiting

Eligibility

• Must live, work or study in New Jersey
• People age 65+
• Teachers K-12, Daycare and preschool workers, and staff
• People age 16+ with medical conditions that increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19
• First responders including law enforcement and fire professionals
• Heath care workers, residents and staff of long-term and congregate care

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