Walk-In COVID Booster, Vaccines Available In Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi
Updated ·2 min read

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Wednesday, Dec. 15 is "Boost NJ Day" to encourage residents to get vaccinated or boosted. And there are plenty of walk-in locations in Somerset County to get yours.

Mega Site

A new COVID-19 vaccination mega-site, the first in Somerset County, is opening on Wednesday at the Bridgewater Commons mall at the former Lord & Taylor store at 400 Commons Way in Bridgewater.

The new Somerset County mega-site is open for scheduled appointments and walk-ins. Walk-in hours are Wednesdays 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment click here.

Walmart

On Wednesday, the Walmart location at 1501 Route 22 West in Watchung is offering free vaccines and boosters from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Walmart location at 100 N Main Street in Manville is also offering free vaccines and boosters from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Somerset County Department of Health

The SCDoH is offers a walk-in clinic every Monday and Wednesday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 876 East Main St., Bridgewater for those 12 years and older. Pfizer & Moderna is administered. For more information visit co.somerset.nj.us.

With numbers rising and more people getting together, state officials continue to push the importance of vaccinations and boosters.

"If you look at our epidemic curve, we are seeing increases in the last couple of weeks probably due to a combination of not only the holiday surge but there is some waning immunity," Tan said. "So that's why the importance of 'Boost NJ,' the importance of getting that booster shot, is really critical for us to get ahead of the epidemic curve from continuing to go up."

New Jersey's "Boost NJ Day" on Wednesday will commemorate the one-year anniversary since the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in the Garden State, by offering walk-in and additional clinics.

"As we approach the one-year anniversary of the vaccine, we encourage everyone who is eligible to get out and get vaccinated and get boosted," Murphy said. "Even if you already are, we ask that you mask up in crowded indoor spaces and when you do not know the vaccination status of those around you. Vaccination and common sense are the best protections that we have."

To find a vaccine location, click here.

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This article originally appeared on the Bridgewater Patch