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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Site List For Ocean County

The number of COVID-19 vaccination sites has expanded. Here's where the shots are being distributed.

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Here is the current list of COVID-19 vaccination sites in Ocean County, which are distributing doses as they become available.
Here is the current list of COVID-19 vaccination sites in Ocean County, which are distributing doses as they become available. (Montana Samuels/Patch)

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – New Jersey has been expanding the number of publicly listed COVID-19 vaccination sites, and the state continues to announce new locations in the Ocean County area and elsewhere.

The state has provided a list of vaccine sites in your area. Some are accepting appointments directly, but some are not (see the Ocean County list of vaccine sites below).

Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said the state plans to increase the number of vaccination sites beyond 300. State officials have said the goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of the adult population by the spring.

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Gov. Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey has created a county-by-county vaccine hub that reports the number of immunizations across the state.

"We're working strategically and efficiently to vaccinate our frontline health care workers, law enforcement and fire professionals and long-term care center residents and staff," he said.

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Health officials said not all sites are publicly listed because some are not open to the public, such as prisons and psychiatric hospitals.

Persichilli said New Jersey currently doesn't have a lot of vaccine availability, but she expects that to change soon. The incoming Biden presidential administration has said that it plans to greatly expand the number of vaccine doses available to the American public.

New Jersey recently expanded the list of eligible people, allowing police and fire professionals and people older than 65 to get the vaccine. Read more: NJ Expands COVID Vaccine To 65 & Older, Those With Medical Issues

Persichilli said her hope is to continue to expand the number of "mega-sites" in convention centers and large spaces, aiming for 1,000 people vaccinated a day.

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
Here are the currently listed public vaccine sites in and near Ocean County:

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Community Medical Center

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Long Beach Island Health Department

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Ocean County Health Department

  • RWJ Barnabas Healthcare Arena, Toms River, and Southern Regional Middle School, Manahawkin
  • Restricted to Ocean County residents only
  • For those 18 and older
  • 800-342-9738
  • ochd.org/covid19-vaccine/

Ocean Health Initiatives

  • 10 Stockton Dr., Toms River
  • For those 18 and older
  • 732-363-6655
  • ohinj.org

Ocean Health Initiatives

  • 101 2nd St., Lakewood
  • For those 18 and older
  • 732-363-6655
  • ohinj.org

Ocean Health Initiatives

  • 798 Route 539, Little Egg Harbor Township
  • For those 18 and older
  • 732-363-6655
  • ohinj.org

Ocean Medical Center

Southern Ocean Medical Center

ShopRite Pharmacy #649

ShopRite Pharmacy #656

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