FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

November 3, 2021

 

Contact: Derek Sands

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For Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Contact: Donnalee Corrieri

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BERGEN COUNTY VACCINATION CENTER NOW OFFERING PFIZER SHOTS FOR CHILDREN 5 AND UP

 

PARAMUS, NJ – The County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center announces that starting today, Wednesday, November 3, 2021, the Bergen County Vaccination Center will begin offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, as per CDC guidance, for children ages 5 and up. Children’s vaccinations will be available this week on Wednesday, November 3 from 2:30pm-6pm, Thursday, November 4 from 1pm-6pm and Friday, November 5 from 1pm-6pm by appointment via BergenCovidVaccine.com. Hours going forward will be by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:30pm-6pm.

The Bergen County Vaccination Center also continues to offer all three COVID-19 vaccines available for first, second, third doses and booster shots Mondays-Thursdays, 7am-2:30pm. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone age 5 or older and the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccines are available to anyone age 18 or older. Bergen County health officials strongly urge all who are eligible to receive their vaccines/boosters.

 

The County Vaccination Center (large white tent complex, follow signs) at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, 230 E. Ridgewood Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652. For appointment visit BergenCovidVaccine.com. Walk ins are welcome for those 12 and up. All vaccine recipients must show proof of age, and those ages 5-17 should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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