Long Branch CVS Now Has The Coronavirus Vaccine

LONG BRANCH, NJ — CVS stores in Long Branch, Middletown, Little Silver, Highlands, West Keansburg and Hazlet are part of the more than 100 CVS locations in New Jersey that now have the coronavirus vaccine, the company announced Friday.

As of 11 a.m. Friday, all those locations were fully booked. The only CVS showing free spots was the Howell CVS. However, availability can change quickly based on demand the company said.
You can schedule an appointment here: https://www.cvs.com/immunizati...

Independently owned local pharmacies such as Bayshore Pharmacy Cards & Gifts of Atlantic Highlands, Hazlet Pharmacy, Little Silver Family Pharmacy and Middletown Family Pharmacy of Belford also carry the coronavirus vaccine in stock.

CVS said on its website they are offering Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine, which just started being delivered to New Jersey this week after it got emergency FDA approval last Friday. However, CVS spokeswoman Tara Burke told NJ.com that if you book an appointment, you will get either the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson shot, depending on availability. Most pharmacies in the U.S. only carry one type of vaccine.

Friday's news is an expansion: In early February, only 27 CVS pharmacies across New Jersey had the vaccine.

The vaccine is open to those 65+, teachers K-12, daycare and preschool worker and staff, people age 16+ with medical conditions, first responders including law enforcement and fire professionals and all heathcare workers, residents and staff of long-term and congregate care. You must live, work or study in New Jersey.

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