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North Bergen began immunizing youth ages 12 and older when eligibility widened in May.
North Bergen began immunizing youth ages 12 and older when eligibility widened in May.
North Bergen continues to make progress against the pandemic as more residents get vaccinated. As of June 4, 51% of township residents were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Another 12 percent received a single dose, bringing the total to 63 percent of adult residents who received at least one dose. In comparison, 44% of residents were fully immunized by mid-May.
Due to the vaccinations, things are finally starting to return to normal, according to the municipality.
Vaccines are administered at the North Bergen Recreation Center, 6300 Meadowview Avenue. To register for ages 12 to 17, dial 201-392-2084. Adults can register 24/7 at northbergenburgvaccine.org.
Anyone 18 years of age or older who lives, works, or attends school in North Bergen is eligible to receive the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine free of charge. Those aged 12 to 17 will receive the Pfizer vaccine and must be accompanied by an adult and have the consent of a parent or guardian.
The municipality offers the Pfizer vaccine to anyone aged 12 and over every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center.
The service is free, without an appointment, without health insurance and any identity document is accepted.
For more information, visit hackensackmeridianhealth.org/COVID19.
Where to get vaccinated
There are other places to get vaccinated in the township.
To register with North Hudson Community Action Corp. at 1116 43rd St., dial 201-210-0200.
To register for MyCare Pharmacy at 6101 Kennedy Blvd., call 201-854-0800. To register for the Novecks Pharmacy at 7823 Bergenline Ave., call 201-869-1235.
To register for Palisades Medical Center at 7600 River Rd., Call 201-854-5000 or go to hackensackmeridianhealth.org/COVID19.
To get vaccinated at Hudson Healthcare Express Urgent Care at 9225 Kennedy Blvd., Suite D, call 201-603-2550.
The state is working with home health agencies to administer vaccines to homebound clients. Call 855-568-0545 or visit https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/testing-and-treatment/how-can-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine-if-im – confined to the house.
For more information, see the Township Immunization Site Resource Guide. Other vaccination sites can be found at covid19.nj.gov/finder or by texting the zip code to 438829.
Free transportation is available to and from vaccination sites. For more information, visit bit.ly/3tkqPkh.
For updates on this and more, check out www.hudsonreporter.com and follow us on Twitter @hudson_reporter. Daniel Israel can be contacted at [email protected].
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