COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives at St. Joseph’s: Vaccinations Start on Friday, December 18

The much-anticipated COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine has arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center.

Vaccination for those clinical and support departments that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has categorized as 1A (patient and public-facing employees) will begin at Noon on Friday, December 18th, on both campuses. After December 18, vaccination will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Auditoriums in Paterson and 3AB in Wayne.

 Vaccination Schedule for Friday, December 18:

Noon to 5:00 p.m. (Auditoriums in Paterson; 3AB in Wayne)

Vaccination Schedule After December 18:

6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Auditoriums in Paterson; 3AB in Wayne)​

Not sure what to expect when you go for vaccination?

Take a look at the short videos below to walk through the process. Please allow 30 minutes for vaccination and bring your St. Joseph’s Health identification badge. Two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are required. After your first vaccination, you will receive the date to return for your second dose.

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center Vaccination Process:

St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center Vaccination Process: