Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Site List In Cape May County

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. State officials have said their goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of the adult population by the spring.

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.

You can find out if you qualify by going here: When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List

Who's Eligible?

• Individuals 55 and over
• Individuals ages 16 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Educators, including support staff, in higher education settings
• Communications infrastructure support, including engineers, and technicians and members of the press
• Real estate, building, and home service workers, including construction workers, code officials, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, property management and maintenance workers
• Retail financial institution workers, including bank tellers, lending services, public accounting and check-cashing workers
• Sanitation workers providing disinfection and janitorial services, city sanitation workers; residential, commercial, and industrial solid and hazardous waste removal workers
• Laundry service workers, including those working in laundromats, laundry services and dry cleaners
• Utility workers including electrical generation and supply system, natural gas delivery, nuclear power plant, water supply, telephone and cable/fiber/optical/broadband/cellular service workers
• Librarians and support staff at municipal, county and state libraries
• Paid and unpaid healthcare workers
• Residents and workers of long-term care and high-risk congregate care facilities
• First responders including sworn law enforcement and fire professionals
• Individuals aged over 65
• Individuals aged 16-64 that have certain medical conditions that increase the risk of severe illness from the virus
• Pre-K to 12 educators and staff
• Childcare workers in licensed and registered settings
• Transportation workers
• Additional high-risk individuals
• Additional public safety workers
• Food production, agriculture and food distribution (including grocery store and restaurant workers)
• Eldercare and support
• Warehousing and logistics
• Social services support staff
• Elections personnel
• Hospitality
• Medical supply chain
• Postal and shipping services
• Clergy
• Judicial system

Murphy announced the state will be opening its vaccination list to people 16 and older starting Monday, April 19.

Read More: COVID Vaccines Will Expand To NJ Residents 16 And Older

As of Sunday, Cape May County logged a total of 76,574 vaccinations, with 34,632 people fully vaccinated.

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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