Don't wait to get your booster shot!

Wednesday, February 23rd to Tuesday, March 1st is Boost NJ2 Week. Clinics across New Jersey have increased walk-in availability to make it as easy as possible for you to get your booster shot.

To find a Boost NJ2 Week event near you, visit covid19.nj.gov/boostnj.

To make a vaccine appointment, visit covid19.nj.gov/finder.

For assistance, call 855-568-0545.

A booster is recommended for everyone 12 years and older. The recommended timing for a booster dose is as follows:

• Pfizer (Age 12+) or Moderna (Age 18+) — at least 5 months after receiving the initial vaccine series
• J&J (Age 18+) — at least 2 months after receiving your J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

The Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance program (ERMA) helps protect New Jersey homeowners from foreclosure and the portal to apply for assistance is open now.

Free housing counseling is available to assist with applications.

Eligible homeowners can receive up to $35,000 per household for expenses which may include:

• Mortgage reinstatement
• Escrow shortages
• Delinquent property taxes
• Municipal or property tax liens
• Mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, and homeowner's insurance

There are more than 1,000 testing sites open across the state, and New Jersey is continuously working with partners at the local, county, and federal levels to expand accessibility.

It's especially important to get tested if you are feeling sick or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

To get tested:

• Find testing sites near you, including their hours and testing requirements.
• Order a free at-home saliva test, shipped to your home at no cost.
• Order free rapid antigen tests, shipped to your home at no cost.
• Visit a free public testing site, including mega testing sites in East Orange and Galloway.

Docket is a mobile app 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.