Brookdale Vaccine Site Opens To 12-Year-Olds And Up Wednesday

LINCROFT, NJ — The coronavirus vaccine site run by Monmouth County at Brookdale Community College will open to those 12 and older this Wednesday, May 19, announced Monmouth County.

The Brookdale site has the Pfizer vaccine for those 12-18. Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for early teens and adolescents. For adults, they have either Pfizer or Moderna.

Although Brookdale takes walk-ins for adults, anyone 12-18 years old must have an appointment and must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

“There will be 500 vaccines available, and we are asking that everyone go to www.visitmonmouth.com and schedule an appointment," said Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone.

Brookdale will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday for the younger age group. The vaccines are being given out from the Collins arena at Brookdale's campus in Lincroft (765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738).

Again, teens and adolescents must have an appointment; adults can just walk in.

“There are still hundreds of vaccines available for anyone aged 18 years or older who lives, works or studies in Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Sue Kiley. “If you have any questions about whether or not to get the vaccine, we encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider.”

Anyone who is at least 18 and lives, works or attends school in Monmouth County can go to the Brookdale Community College for a vaccination without an appointment.

The Brookdale vaccination site is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

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