When Can You Expect to Receive a Coronavirus Vaccine in Cape May County, NJ?
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health experts have pointed to the development of a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine as an important step in slowing the spread of this highly infectious disease. However, that’s only the first step—the next is getting people vaccinated. Now that vaccines have received FDA authorization for emergency use, it’s natural that residents of Cape May County, New Jersey, would wonder when and where they can get a coronavirus vaccine. The caring medical professionals at Cape Regional Urgent Care, who have been at the forefront of COVID-19 testing in the state, hope to eventually be able to administer COVID-19 vaccines to our patients throughout Cape May County. In the meantime, we’re happy to provide the following update:
State officials have announced a goal of vaccinating at least 70% of New Jersey’s adult population within six months. However, due to supply and distribution constraints, vaccines will be administered in phases. Health care workers who are at risk of exposure to the coronavirus as well as residents and staff of long-term, congregate-living facilities—such as nursing homes—will be the first residents eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine. After that will be frontline essential workers and individuals over age 75, followed by adults ages 65 to 74 and other persons 16 and older who have medical conditions that increase their risk of developing severe COVID-19 complications. After these high-risk populations have been vaccinated, the general public will have the opportunity to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
What to Do While Awaiting Your Opportunity for a Coronavirus Vaccine
Based on the role of vaccines in slowing the spread of other infectious diseases—for example, the flu—health experts expect the coronavirus vaccine to be a terrific weapon against COVID-19, an illness that has caused tremendous physical, emotional, and economic harm across the globe. However, there are other ways to protect yourself and your family from the disease. These include:
- Avoiding crowds and limiting visitors to your home
- Wearing a mask and maintaining a physical distance of at least 6 feet from others
- Washing your hands and/or using hand sanitizers multiple times each day
- Getting a COVID-19 test if you’re experiencing symptoms, you’ve been in close contact with an infected person, or you’re planning to visit loved ones outside your home
If you’re in Cape May County, you can schedule a time to receive a coronavirus test at one of three Cape Regional Urgent Care clinics, conveniently located in Cape May Court House, Marmora, and Wildwood. We’re open for extended hours seven days a week. Contact us today for more information, or use our online scheduling service to book your testing appointment.
