The latest coronavirus vaccine for everyone 6 months and older is expected to be available in New Jersey by the end of this week.
Trenton – The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today recommended a new 2023-2024 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine for everyone six months of age and older that will protect against future viruses. and its variants. autumn and winter holiday season. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) recommends all immunizations, including the annual flu shot and, if eligible, the RSV vaccine, as the best way to stay healthy and avoid serious illness. We encourage you to continue to stay informed. illness and hospitalization.
The CDC’s action Tuesday follows recommendations from the agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and regulatory action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
“tactCOVID-19 remains a key public health priority as cases continue to rise. This new vaccine provides the latest protection and can be easily received at the same time as your annual flu shot,” said Dr. Caitlan Baston, Acting Commissioner of Health. “handThe department will continue to work with health care providers across the state to ensure everyone who wants the added protection of the latest COVID-19 vaccinations, especially the state’s vulnerable and underinsured or uninsured populations. We want to make it easy to access. ”
As part of the transition to commercial markets, Moderna and Pfizer will The vaccine will now be purchased, distributed, and administered like any other vaccine, including the annual flu shot. The previous bivalent vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are no longer authorized for use.
The new vaccine will be available in some parts of New Jersey by the end of this week, and is expected to be available statewide in the coming weeks. To find a vaccination provider, visit Vaccines.gov. New Jerseyans can expect to get the vaccine from their primary care provider, chain pharmacies, federally qualified health centers and other health care providers.
The vaccine will be available through the New Jersey Pediatric Vaccine Program for uninsured, uninsured, Medicaid-eligible individuals under age 19 or Alaska Native/American Indian.
Uninsured or underinsured adults ages 19 and older can also receive the vaccine for free through the federal Bridge Access Program. These Bridge-funded vaccines will be made available to local health departments, federally qualified health centers, and certain nonprofit organizations through the 317 Adult Vaccine Program. Pharmacies will also have bridge-funded vaccines available for uninsured and underinsured adults.
For more information, visit nj.gov/health/vaccines.
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