Cape May County COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Locations, Eligibility

This article was updated Friday, April 23 at 10 a.m.

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey has been expanding the number of publicly listed COVID-19 vaccination sites, and the state continues to announce new locations.

The state's list includes some locations that accept appointments directly; others are operating through the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System (see the Cape May County list of vaccine sites below).

Cape May County's vaccination site in Avalon continues to serve all county residents. County officials have encouraged residents to register for the vaccine through the state's website.

CVS and Rite Aid began scheduling COVID-19 appointments at locations that will receive vaccines, but appointments fill up quickly.

Ocean City's Community Services Team is helping seniors and residents without computer access register with the the state's vaccine scheduling system. They also attempt to help residents enroll in the appointment selection process for the mega-site in Atlantic City.

Residents in need of this service can call 609-399-6111 or visit the Ocean City Community Center, City Hall Welcome Center or 46th Street Welcome Center.

Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said the state plans to increase the number of vaccination sites beyond 300.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey has created a county-by-county vaccine hub that reports the number of immunizations across the state (see our guide to the vaccination system below).

The state recently added another tool in the box to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with a beta version of an Appointment Finder, which is live and ready to use, according to Murphy. Read more: New Jersey Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Finder

"This new tool aggregates information across multiple scheduling platforms, multiple times an hour letting you know when appointments are open and letting you know how you can make one for yourself," Murphy said.

State officials have said the goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of the adult population by the spring. That mission was aided this week by another eligibility expansion, with people 16 and older able to get vaccinated as of Monday.

Cape May County logged a total of 79,365 vaccinations, with 36,264 people fully vaccinated as of Friday.

Here are the vaccine sites near Cape May County:

Avalon Community Hall
3001 Avalon Ave
Avalon
(609) 463-6581
cmchealth.net

CVS Pharmacy (Cape May County)

• Marmora
• North Wildwood
• Ocean City
• Seaville
• Sea Isle City
• Villas
• West Cape May
• Wildwood
• CVS registration link

Rite Aid 01258
Wildwood
riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier

ShopRite Pharmacy Of Rio Grande
1700 Route 47 South
Rio Grande
vaccines.shoprite.com

ShopRite Pharmacy #603
4 West Roosevelt Blvd
Marmoravaccines.shoprite.com

Register at state and county portals to ensure you have a better chance of getting the vaccine when it becomes available in your category.

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