Department of Health | Communicable Disease Service

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. It is the goal of the Department of Health to make safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination available to all who live, work, and/or are educated in New Jersey.

This page and the resources available here will continue to evolve as that effort moves forward.

Statement from New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli Regarding Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Healthcare Provider Toolkit

Vaccine Approval Process (ASTHO)
Infographic: COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process (www.covidvaccineanswers.org)
EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers [Pfizer/BioNtech] [Moderna] [Janssen]
Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
COVID-19 Provider Checklist
Flyers to Promote Vaccination (CDC): [All Our Tools] [Why Get Vaccinated] [Top Priority]
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination: Training and Education Materials
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine: Information for Health Care Workers
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
Healthcare Provider Education for COVID-19 Vaccines
Quick Reference Guide for Healthcare Professionals (CDC)

General Information

COVID-19 Vaccine Plan at a Glance [English] [Spanish] [Arabic] [Chinese-Simplified] [Creole] [Gujarati] [Hindi] [Korean] [Polish] [Portuguese] [Tagalog]
COVID-19 Vaccines: Comparison Chart [English] [Spanish]

Infographics

COVID-19 Vaccine: Addressing Concerns about Johnson & Johnson [English] [Spanish] NEW!
COVID-19 Vaccines: Know the Facts [English] [Spanish] [Arabic] [Chinese-Simplified] [Creole] [Gujarati] [Hindi] [Korean] [Polish] [Portuguese] [Tagalog]
COVID-19: 5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated [English] [Spanish] NEW!
COVID-19 Vaccine Quick Facts [English] [Spanish]
COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Information [English] [Spanish]
COVID-19: Are You Fully Vaccinated? [English] [Spanish] [Arabic] [Creole] [Gujarati] [Hindi] [Korean] [Polish] [Portuguese] [Tagalog]
COVID-19: When You've Been Fully Vaccinated [English] [Spanish] NEW!
What is a POD? [English] [Spanish] [Arabic] [Chinese-Simplified] [Creole] [Gujarati] [Hindi] [Korean] [Polish] [Portuguese] [Tagalog]
COVID-19 Vaccination Megasites (1/2)
Registering for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Fact Sheets & Flyers

Federal Retail Pharmacy Program – Teachers, School Staff and Childcare Workers
Frequently Asked Questions for Jurisdictions
Teachers, School Staff, and Childcare Workers: How to Get Vaccinated
Phases of Vaccine Distribution [English]
EUA Fact Sheet for COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers [Pfizer/BioNTech] [Moderna] [Janssen]
COVID-19 Vaccines and Fertility Flyer [English] [Spanish]
How Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines Work? [English]
How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work? [English]
Keeping Track of Your Vaccines with NJIIS [English]

Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Pre-vaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccines (NJ Dept of Human Services) [English] [Spanish]

Videos/Podcasts

RutgersCast On the Pandemic w/ Dr. Eddy Bresnitz

(Visit the Department's YouTube channel for additional videos)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Materials

Information for Long-Term Care Facilities

CDC Long-Term Care Facility Vaccine Toolkit

Policy, Guidance, and Directives

Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Persons in Non-Healthcare Settings REV 4/5/2021
Expectations for Population Prioritization at Hospital-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Points of Dispensing (December 10, 2020)
Executive Directive 20-035 New Jersey Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Expansion to Phase 1B First Responders (January 8, 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Expansion to Phase 1B Persons Aged 65 and Older and to Phase 1B Persons Aged 16 and Older with a High-Risk Chronic Medical Condition (January 13, 2021)
Expectations for 'Open' COVID-19 Vaccination Points of Dispensing (January 22, 2021)
Importance of Demographic Data Collection and Reporting to Ensure Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines (February 12, 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Expansion to Phase 1B Education and Childcare Sectors (March 11, 2021)

Faith-Based Toolkit

Faith-based leaders are valued messengers in their communities. Their support is vital in helping to address common myths, increase knowledge, and boost vaccine confidence.

We encourage our faith-based leaders to use the following toolkit and COVID-19 interactive quiz game (PowerPoint) presentation to enhance communication with their congregants on this important public health issue.

Faith-Based Toolkit:

NOTE: Once selected, the template letters and sample social media files will load on the lower left of your computer screen as Word documents.

Cover: [English] [Spanish]
Introduction Letter: [English] [Spanish]
Template Letter for Organizations: [English] [Spanish]
Template Letter for Members: [English] [Spanish]
Frequently Asked Questions: [English] [Spanish]
Sample Social Media: [English] [Spanish]
Resources [English] [Spanish]

Infographics and Flyers:

Faith-Based Safety Tips [English] [Spanish]
COVID-19 Brief Quick Facts [English] [Spanish]
COVID-19 Vaccine Quick Facts [English] [Spanish]
COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Information [English] [Spanish]
COVID-19: Are You Fully Vaccinated? [English] [Spanish]
COVID-19 Vaccines and Fertility Flyer [English] [Spanish]
Steps to Register for COVID-19 Vaccine [English] [Spanish]

COVID-19 Quiz Game [English] [Spanish]

Instructions for the Quiz Game [English] [Spanish]

NOTE: The game will be downloaded at the bottom of your screen once you click on the link. Save this file to your desktop and follow the instructions to play. Play the game with your congregants as a fun and interactive way to discuss and learn about COVID-19.

Communicable Disease Service

What You Need to Know

"Vax Matters" Newsletter

Videos: COVID-19 Vaccine Information for First Responders

Additional COVID-19 Resources

Vaccine-specific Information

COVID-19 Vaccination

Getting Vaccinated

Faith-Based Toolkit

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