NJ is currently averaging about 35,000 booster doses each day, but as of December 8th, only 34% of the 4.5 million eligible residents have been administered a booster shot. 

This past Thursday, December 9th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strongly encouraged adolescents ages 16 and 17 to get their booster if they are at least 6 months post their primary vaccination series. At this time, only the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and recommended for individuals ages 16 and 17. If you have questions, please refer to the CDC website and contact your healthcare provider. 

In addition to the almost 2,000 COVID-19 vaccine distribution locations across NJ, the Morris County Department of Health and Atlantic Health Systems are providing COVID-19 vaccination clinics to Morris County residents. During these clinics, first, second, and booster doses will be provided to individuals ages 12 and older. Although walk-ins may be accepted on a first-come first-served basis, pre-registration is required. 

The clinic dates, times, and locations are as follows:

Thursday, December 16, 2021

2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

County College of Morris (Randolph)

Student Center Davidson Room D

Friday, December 17, 2021

11:30 am to 2:00 pm

Community Church of Mountain Lakes

48 Briarcliff Road, Mountain Lakes

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Lafayette Learning Center

31 Hazel Street, Morristown

A complete list of NJ’s vaccination centers is available online at covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder. Feel free to reach out to the NJ Vaccination Call Center at (855) 568-0545 if you need assistance in finding or scheduling an appointment.

Have a great week, and take care! 

Sarah Neibart

Mayor, Mendham Township