Vaccine Information for People with I/DD, Direct Support Professionals and Families
*** Governor Announces Expansion of COVID Vaccine Eligibility to People with I/DD Over the Age of 16 ***
Click here for more information about this expansion of eligibility.
- NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hub
- Pre-Register for the Vaccine: Enroll in the State's vaccination registration portal.
- For Health Care Providers: For additional information on COVID-19 vaccination, visit the Department of Health's COVID-19 vaccination page.
- Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
- New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center, which will be staffed seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., is live. The toll-free number is 855-568-0545. The call center can assist residents with: Registering with the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System (NJVSS), Identifying whether they are currently eligible for a vaccination, Identifying vaccination locations and General questions about vaccines
The Department of Health is working with many other state, federal, and local agencies to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to all New Jersey communities in an equitable manner. As New Jersey plans for and then distributes the COVID-19 vaccine, please check back here often for the most recent news and information regarding vaccine availability as well as other important resources.
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This fact sheet provides information about COVID-19 vaccines, including:
• When, where, and how to get the vaccine
• What to expect when getting the vaccine
• What to expect after getting the vaccine
• How to continue to stay safe before and after getting the COVID-19 vaccine -
This social story helps readers understand why it’s important to get a COVID-19 vaccine and what to expect before, during, and after vaccination. Direct Support Professionals, family members, and other supporters can use this social story to prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for getting a COVID-19 vaccine by printing or sharing on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Through our VAXRIDE initiative, NJ TRANSIT supports New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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We have recently expanded our Vaccine Matchmaker program to help individuals with disabilities find vaccine appointments. We are a team of over 300 volunteers located throughout New Jersey, working around the clock to secure appointments for those in need. We will only ask for the basic information necessary to secure an appointment (name, DOB, email, phone and address) and will never ask for any insurance information or social security numbers.
