COVID-19 Updates
2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
COVID-19 vaccines are available for the 2025-2026 season. The NJ Department of Health has issued an Executive Directive (No. 25-004) allowing anyone in the state of NJ ages 6 months and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025-2026 respiratory season. There is also a standing order (2025-02) authorizing Pharmacists in NJ to administer COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription.
As of November 2025, the Hamilton Township Division of Health has a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccines available for insured and uninsured residents ages 6 months and up. Anyone interested in being vaccinated by the Division of Health should call 609-890-3884.
Vaccines are also available through pharmacies. Prior to being vaccinated at a pharmacy please check with your insurance and/or the pharmacy to confirm coverage of the vaccine. The Executive Directive and Standing Order cannot guarantee health coverage across all health plans.
The 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines on the market include:
- Pfizer’s COMIRNATY Covid-19 vaccine for those 5 years and older.
- Moderna’s SPIKEVAX for those 6 months and older.
- Moderna's mNEXSPIKE for those 65+ or 12-64 with at least one underlying condition
- Novavax’s NUVAXOVID for those 12 years and older.
Availability of vaccine brands may differ between locations, if you are looking for a specific brand contact the vaccine location in advance.
Anyone with personal medical questions about getting themselves or their children vaccinated should contact their Physician or child’s Pediatrician for guidance.
Disclaimer: COVID-19 vaccine recommendations are rapidly changing, information on this page is current as of 11/21/25 and is subject to change.
Related Documents
- What Is COVID-19?
- Symptoms
- How to Protect Yourself and Others
- Getting Tested
- Vaccine Information
- Additional Information
WHAT IS COVID-19:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responded to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, which has now spread globally and across the United States. The virus has been named "SARS-CoV-2," and the disease it causes has been named "coronavirus disease 2019" (abbreviated "COVID-19"). The CDC considers COVID-19 to be a serious public health concern. COVID-19 is mainly spread through person to person contact, including being physically near (within 6 feet) someone with COVID-19. It is possible for those with COVID-19 that do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) to spread the virus to others. To date, there have been thousands of cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton Township.
The information on this page is from the CDC and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). For more information on COVID-19, please visit https://covid19.nj.gov/index.html
SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19:
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus, and symptoms range from mild to severe. The CDC lists the following as common symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you have these symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, it is a good idea to test and contact your health care provider for guidance.
If someone shows any emergency warning signs of COVID-19, please seek emergency medical care immediately and call 911. Emergency warning signs of COVID-19 may include:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM COVID-19:
These steps can help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Getting vaccinated, if eligible
- Wash your hands often using soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol and rub your hands until they feel dry
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or into your sleeve, not your hands
- Stay home if you are sick and look out for symptoms of COVID-19
- If you suspect you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, get tested and call your healthcare provider, especially if you are at high risk for severe disease
- Putting distance between yourself and others and wearing a mask can help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses
For more information on preventing respiratory illness click here.
GETTING TESTED FOR COVID-19:
Testing helps let you know if you have COVID-19 so you can take steps to prevent severe illness, and limit the spread of disease to others.
It is a good idea to get tested if you:
- Have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath etc).
- Have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
- Have been recommended to test by a health care provider or public health official.
Testing is available at many pharmacies, urgent cares, health care provider offices and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). At-home test kits are available over-the-counter at many pharmacies.
- The Hamilton Township Division of Health has free COVID-19 test kits for residents while supplies last. Residents may stop by the Division of Health (2100 Greenwood Ave) M-F 9am-4pm to pick up a test kit. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 please call ahead, 609-890-3884.
See more information on testing recommendations and types of tests from the NJDOH
VACCINE INFORMATION
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available for the 2025-2026 season. The NJ Department of Health has issued an Executive Directive (No. 25-004) allowing anyone in the state of NJ ages 6 months and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025-2026 respiratory season. There is also a standing order (2025-02) authorizing Pharmacists in NJ to administer COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription.
As of November 2025, the Hamilton Township Division of Health has a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccines available for insured and uninsured residents ages 6 months and up. Anyone interested in being vaccinated by the Division of Health should call 609-890-3884.
Vaccines are also available through pharmacies. Prior to being vaccinated at a pharmacy please check with your insurance and/or the pharmacy to confirm coverage of the vaccine. The Executive Directive and Standing Order cannot guarantee health coverage across all health plans.
The 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines on the market include:
- Pfizer’s COMIRNATY Covid-19 vaccine for those 5 years and older.
- Moderna’s SPIKEVAX for those 6 months and older.
- Moderna's mNEXSPIKE for those 65+ or 12-64 with at least one underlying condition
- Novavax’s NUVAXOVID for those 12 years and older.
Availability of vaccine brands may differ between locations, if you are looking for a specific brand contact the vaccine location in advance.
Anyone with personal medical questions about getting themselves or their children vaccinated should contact their Physician or child’s Pediatrician for guidance.
Disclaimer: COVID-19 vaccine recommendations are rapidly changing, information on this page is current as of 11/21/25 and is subject to change.
Date of Update
This page last updated on 11/2025