Health & Fitness
Mercer County Vaccinates around 423 Healthcare Workers
Local micro clinics across the county will help expedite the vaccination process, which is currently in Phase 1A.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Last week the Mercer County Health Officers Association (MCHOA) began vaccinating healthcare workers under Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution guidelines.
Around 423 healthcare and EMS workers were vaccinated during the two-day clinic in Hamilton.
On Dec. 28, 184 people were vaccinated, and on Dec. 30 239 individuals received the vaccine, said county officials.
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In the coming weeks several local micro clinics across Mercer County will help expedite the vaccination process for the healthcare workers seeking vaccination.
Currently, the vaccinations are only available to phase 1A healthcare workers by appointment.
In the coming two weeks, paid and unpaid workers serving in healthcare settings, who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials, will be vaccinated. This phase also includes long-term care residents and staff.
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According to Mercer County officials, as of Jan. 4 healthcare workers not directly affiliated with a medical facility (first responders, EMS, Fire, Police) can choose a site from the list and receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Here’s where you can find the sites:
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/healthcare-worker-covid-19-vaccine-locations
These locations provide vaccinations throughout all phases of the rollout. In order to receive the vaccination, a person must meet the qualifications of the phase currently being serviced.
Here are the upcoming clinic dates in Mercer County:
West Windsor: Jan. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Jan. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Jersey has planned to open ‘mega sites’ and smaller regional sites that will be run by local health officials. In addition to these sites, vaccines will also be available at local pharmacies and doctor’s offices and care clinics.
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