COVID-19 Booster Shots Available At Bergen New Bridge

Paramus NJ

22 October, 2021

11:03 AM

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PARAMUS, NJ — Bergen New Bridge Medical Center began offering COVID-19 booster shots at 7 a.m. on Friday morning, the county and hospital announced. Booster shots are offered for all three available vaccines. As per CDC guidance, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: 65 years and olderAge 18+ who live in long-term care settingsAge 18+ who have underlying medical conditionsAge 18+ who work or live in high-risk settingsFor individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and were vaccinated two or more months ago, the county said. The Bergen County Vaccination Center is hosting special hours on Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for booster shots. Boosters will also be available during normal operating hours Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Keep up to date with what's happening in your community by subscribing to your local Patch newsletter here.