If you are 65 or older, a long-term care resident, an adult with underlying medical conditions, or an adult at increased risk of COVID-19 exposure because of your job, you are now eligible for a Pfizer booster shot, at least six months after your second Pfizer shot.

Vaccine appointments can be made at any existing vaccination location without a prescription.

The CDC has announced they are evaluating the available data with urgency to make additional recommendations for people who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as for other groups of people.

Governor Murphy announced that by November 1st, all child care center personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subject to ongoing weekly testing.

In addition, all employees, visitors, staff, and children ages two and over must wear face masks indoors, with limited exceptions.

As previously announced, all workers in preschool through Grade 12 schools and all workers at state agencies, state authorities, and state colleges and universities will be required to be fully vaccinated or subject to testing by October 18th. As of September 7th, all workers in certain state and private health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings are required to be fully vaccinated or subject to testing.

FEMA Assistance: As a result of damages from Tropical Storm Ida, Governor Murphy has secured a Major Disaster Declaration from FEMA for Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties.  Residents of those 12 counties are eligible for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs designed to help people and business owners recover. Before applying, you should gather photos of your damaged home and belongings, make a list of damaged/lost items, and, if you have insurance, first file a claim with your insurance company. Then visit FEMA’s disaster assistance page and enter your city or ZIP code into the address lookup to begin the 20-minute application process.

Unemployment Benefits: Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to individuals who lost their jobs directly due to the disaster, who are otherwise ineligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits, and who live in any of the 12 counties included in the Major Disaster Declaration, listed above. Learn more about available benefits and how to apply from the NJ Department of Labor.

Housing for Displaced Residents: New Jerseyans displaced from their homes across the State are encouraged to use the New Jersey Housing Resource Center to quickly find transitional or long-term housing. The online housing locator is available to help people in search of housing and to landlords who are looking to provide housing. Find housing or list available properties with the New Jersey Housing Resource Center.

Additional Resources: Visit NJ 211’s Tropical Storm Ida page for other recovery resources, including information about cleanup assistance, food assistance, and support services that can help you navigate application processes related to your recovery.

Everyone six months of age and older is encouraged to get a flu vaccine every year. September and October are ideal times to be vaccinated against the flu.

It is likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this fall and winter, making it more important than ever to get a flu vaccine. It is the best way to protect yourself and others – especially those who are particularly vulnerable to both COVID-19 and influenza such as older adults and those with chronic health conditions.

Flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines may be given at the same time.

Everyone 12 or older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine for free. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing you from getting sick.

• Use the NJ Vaccine Appointment Finder to find available vaccination appointments near you or sites with walk-in vaccinations.

Testing is available to everyone in New Jersey. It is quick and easy. You don’t need insurance and free testing is available.

• Find a testing site near you and make an appointment today.

Docket is an app from the NJ Department of Health that makes it easier for you and your family to securely access your COVID-19 vaccination record.

If you don't have your vaccination card with you or have lost it, you can easily access your record through the app to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, as needed.

The Docket app is now available in the App store or on Google Play.