Nurse’s
Corner
Dear TECCS Community,
There has been another big development in the battle to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The pediatric dose of the COVID vaccination is officially approved. The CDC now recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5-11. I have begun to gather information regarding which pharmacies and other sites will be offering this vaccine to our younger children. There are many options!
Both Walgreens and CVS are accepting appointments:
As I receive additional information about COVID vaccination sites in Jersey City; I will share it with you.
- Jersey City Vaccine Hotline: call (201) 373-2316 for assistance finding/scheduling a COVID 19 vaccination.
- The Jersey City Health Department: is offering vaccinations Monday-Friday (9am-3pm) at the following locations:
- Gallo Center (next to the playground inside Lincoln Park)
- The Bethune Center (140 Martin Luther King Drive)
- Pershing Field Community Center (201 Central Ave)
- Connors Center (28 Patterson Street)
Mondays and Wednesdays from 3pm-5:15pm:
- PS #5 – 182 Merseles Street
- PS #17 – 600 Bergen Avenue
- PS #20 – 239 Ocean Avenue
- PS #22 – 264 Van Horne Street
- PS #26 – 164 Laidlaw Avenue
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-5:15pm:
- Middle School #4 – 107 Bright Street
- PS #27 – 201 North Street
- PS #38 – 339 Stegman Parkway
- Middle School #40 -88 Gates Avenue
- PS #41 – 59 Wilkinson Avenue
Walk-ins are welcome at all of these locations. Please bring an ID and proof of residency.
If you prefer to schedule an appointment, call the Jersey City Vaccine Hotline to schedule at any of the city vaccine locations is 201-373-2316. The number can be used if a parent wants to schedule for hours outside the windows listed in the original email.
- Rite Aid: Schedule an appointment at your local Rite Aid store using the link below:
- 2859-61 Kennedy Boulevard
- 981 West Side Avenue
- https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/scheduler
- All vaccine locations in New Jersey can be found at:
This is a very exciting development. I encourage all of you to get your children vaccinated. This will help keep your family and our community safe. Finally, please remember to share your child’s COVID vaccination dates with me!
