Health & Fitness
CVS Stores In Union County Offer Coronavirus Vaccines
Signups at some NJ CVS stores started Thursday. As of 6:30 a.m., more than a dozen locations in the state said they had signups available.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Among the ways to secure a coronavirus vaccine in Union County — besides these locations — some pharmacies, medical offices, and hospitals are set to receive the shots as well.
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As of Thursday morning after 6:30 a.m., the CVS pharmacy website listed New Jersey as a location with shots available. Shots were listed as available at the following locations, which include Elizabeth and Union. Read more: 70 Rite Aid, 27 CVS Pharmacies In NJ To Begin COVID-19 Vaccines.
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- Brigantine
- Cedar Grove
- Chatham
- Dumont
- East Brunswick
- Edison
- Elizabeth
- Flemington
- Green Brook
- Hackettstown
- Harrison Township
- Hazlet
- Highlands
- Ledgewood
- Northvale
- Princeton
- Ringwood
- Seaside Heights
- Tabernacle
- Union
- Union City
- Vernon
- Villas
- Vineland
- Voorhees
- West Orange
- Whiting
This is the link to register.
Clicking that link brought users to a site that said: "Please stand by. We’re experiencing heavy traffic. This page will automatically refresh every 30 seconds. Stay with us: we’ll get you in soon." Eventually it gave way to a page with screening questions.
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One can also register through the CVS Pharmacy app to get notifications. People without online access can contact CVS customer service: (800) 746-7287.
A spokesman for the chain said on Wednesday that they are not currently confirming future store locations, but that people should sign up on the website.
"Vaccinations will be by appointment-only and we want to encourage eligible patients to use our online scheduling tool to find a location that is convenient for them to access," said CVS spokesman Joe Goode Wednesday.
Here is a story with more information on the CVS vaccine rollout.
See our list of where to get a vaccine in Union County.
What has your experience been getting a vaccine in Union County? Comment below.
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