Free COVID-19 shots and saliva testing to be provided to residents
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners informs residents of the free COVID-19 vaccines and testing available at convenient pop-up clinics throughout the County during the month of October. The upcoming clinics will be held in Plainfield, Roselle Park, Union, Scotch Plains, Westfield, and Roselle.
Third doses and boosters of the Pfizer vaccine for eligible residents will also be available at the upcoming mobile clinics. To check eligibility for a third dose, visit: https://ucnj.org/covid19/covid-19-pfizer-booster-dose/.
In addition to free vaccinations, residents can also get a free COVID-19 saliva test at any of the pop-up clinics. Residents can also get vaccinated for COVID-19 at Union County’s permanent vaccine clinics. For an updated list of permanent sites, residents can visit: https://ucnj.org/covid19/vaccinations-page/. Vaccines are also available weekdays on a walk-in basis at the Union County Immunization Clinic located at 40 Parker Road in Elizabeth.
“Due to variant strains of COVID-19, we strongly urge residents to get their vaccine as soon as possible,” said Union County Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Residents who are eligible for a third dose should also make an appointment as soon as possible for added protection.”
Union County began offering pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in local communities earlier this year, in order to reach vulnerable populations including seniors, homeless individuals, and others who would have difficulty traveling to a centralized vaccine site.
“The Board of County Commissioners will continue to provide residents with opportunities for vaccination and testing,” said Commissioner and Chair of the Public Safety Committee Sergio Granados. “Easy access to vaccines and testing remains our focus as vaccination is key to keeping Union County residents safe as we continue to navigate COVID-19 and its variants.”
The County’s pop-up program has now expanded to include all age-approved Union County residents. Currently, any resident age 12 and older is eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. Eligibility for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines begins at age 18. Those who receive the first dose of a two dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) at one of Union County’s Mobile Vaccinations Clinics will receive instructions as to how and when to receive their second dose. Currently, third doses of the two dose vaccines are available for immunocompromised residents.
Any Union County resident can make an appointment at any of the following clinics, regardless of their home town:
- Saturday, October 9th – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Plainfield Health Fair and Bazaar, 525 East Front Street, Plainfield (Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer vaccines/COVID-19 Saliva Testing)
- Saturday, October 9th – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Anti-Bullying Youth Summit, Gazebo Park, 16 East Grant Street, Roselle Park (Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer vaccines/COVID-19 Saliva Testing)
- Saturday, October 9th – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Union County Food Drive at Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union (Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer vaccines/COVID-19 Saliva Testing)
- Sunday, October 10th – Plains 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – St. John’s Baptist Church, 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains (Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer vaccines/COVID-19 Saliva Testing)
- Wednesday, October 13th – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Addams Fest at the Westfield Train Station (Southbound side), 401 South Avenue, Westfield (Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer vaccines/COVID-19 Saliva Testing)
- Friday, October 15th – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Latino Festival, 10 Chestnut Street, Roselle (Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer vaccines/COVID-19 Saliva Testing)
- Saturday, October 16th – 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Union County Hispanic Heritage Concert in the Park – Warinanco Park (Skating Rink Lot), Roselle (Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer vaccines/COVID-19 Saliva Testing)
- Monday, October 18th – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – United Methodist Comminutes – 623 East Front Street, Plainfield (Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer vaccines/COVID-19 Saliva Testing)
Appointments at the pop-up clinics or permanent vaccine sites can be booked online by creating an account at ucnj.org/vax. Residents looking to visit the Immunization Clinic for a free COVID-19 vaccine can walk in Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Union County residents who are home-bound or have difficulty leaving the home can arrange for a home vaccination visit by contacting Union County’s service provider, Mobile Medical Services. Call 1-833-256-2478 during regular weekday business hours to speak with an operator, leave a voice message after hours to receive a callback, or email a callback request to vaccine@mmst.io. Messages are returned on the following business day.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Union County COVID-19 Test Center at Kean University, the Mobile Test Unit, vaccination information, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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