Here’s the latest on how to get a COVID vaccine in N.J. (4/30/21) Updated Apr 30, 2021; Posted Apr 30, 2021 A person waits in line at the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton for a COVID-19 vaccine.Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus as vaccine appointments continue to open across the state. All New Jersey residents ages 16 and older are eligible for the vaccine. Individuals ages 16 and 17 must schedule an appointment to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which is the only vaccine in the United States approved for ages 16 and older. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are recommended for residents ages 18 and older.