NJ considers allowing COVID vaccines at dentists, eye doctors
Published: January 18, 2021
The first COVID-19 vaccination to be administered in New Jersey is prepared at University Hospital. (Pool photo by Kirsten Luce for The New York Times)
TRENTON — New Jerseyans could soon get their COVID-19 vaccines at their dentists or eye doctors, under bills endorsed by an Assembly committee.
Two weeks ago, state Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli authorized dentists, paramedics and other health care providers to help administer COVID-19 shots at any vaccine site in the state. The proposed state law may take that a step further to also include flu and HPV vaccines.