“With New Jersey largely reopening in May, everyone should get vaccinated as quickly as possible,” said Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani. “Vaccines are readily available now, so make an appointment today.”
At least two-thirds of adults in both townships have received one or more doses of the vaccine by late April, well ahead of state and county averages.
“But the remaining residents are more hesitant and therefore more difficult to reach,” said Montgomery Health Officer Stephanie D. Carey.
“Reaching hesitant people will take a big investment in time, to answer questions and build trust,” said Hillsborough Health Officer Siobhan Spano. “But that’s how we end this pandemic and get back to normal.”
Montgomery, Hillsborough announce joint COVID vaccination program
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Officials in Montgomery and Hillsborough announced a series of joint COVID-19 vaccination clinics for May and June.PHOTO COURTESY OF MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP
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Officials in Montgomery and Hillsborough announced a series of joint COVID-19 vaccination clinics for May and June.PHOTO COURTESY OF MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP
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Officials in Montgomery and Hillsborough announced a series of joint COVID-19 vaccination clinics for May and June, as part of a push to maximize the number of their residents protected against the novel coronavirus.
The two neighboring municipalities will alternate between their respective senior centers on Saturday mornings 9 a.m. to noon. They will also hold a series of pop-up clinics, usually on Thursdays, with the exact time and location changing as part of a strategy of reaching out to
A recent COVID vaccination clinic at the community center in Montgomery Township.
Montgomery Township and neighboring Hillsborough are operating joint COVID-19 vaccination clinics in May and June in an effort to increase the number of residents who are protected against the coronavirus. Both municipalities have vaccination rates above the state average, and more than 50 percent of adults in their county, Somerset, are fully vaccinated. The goal is to reach underserved residents and residents who are more hesitant to get a vaccine.
The Moderna vaccine will be offered at the Saturday clinics at the senior centers, while the pop-up clinics will use either the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine or the Moderna vaccine, based on supply availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted.