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Update on Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in New Jersey from the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs

Posted by Essex County School Nurses Association on
Newark, NJ
Essex County School Nurses Association

Greetings,

Our thanks to Dr. Denise M. Makri-Werzen, PUBH:CH HP RN/MT(ASCP) CSN/HT Ph.D. MS BS, ECSNA President & Public Relations Events Coordinator for calling our attention to the "Update on Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in New Jersey" from the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs. Please see the contents of the announcement below:

Update on Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in New Jersey

"Yesterday the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) issued Executive Directive No. 25-003, allowing anyone six months of age and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025-2026 respiratory illness season, as well as a Standing Order authorizing pharmacists in New Jersey to administer COVID-19 immunizations without a prescription. For more information, please see the NJDOH Press Release, which links to the Executive Directive, Standing Order, and other information.

Elizabeth M. Harris

Acting Director

Division of Consumer Affairs

Office of the New Jersey Attorney General"
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School Health