Burlington County Well being Division reminds residents to get examined, get boosted

Burlington County Well being Division reminds residents to get examined, get boosted

WESTAMPTON – COVID-19 instances are on the rise, prompting the Burlington County Well being Division to induce warning and remind residents that testing, vaccines and booster pictures are nonetheless accessible at County testing and vaccination websites.

“We’re seeing an increase in native COVID instances, so we wish to remind residents that assets are nonetheless accessible to assist shield themselves and their households, buddies and colleagues,” stated Well being Division Director Dr. Herb Conaway. “Testing remains to be extraordinarily necessary so we will establish COVID instances and attempt to include the virus’ unfold, however the most effective protection towards extreme illness is for residents to get vaccinated and boosted. Kids ages 5 and up are additionally now eligible for boosters, so we’re encouraging them and all others to get the additional dose straight away to assist strengthen their immunity.”

Testing is out there 5 days every week on the Burlington County Testing Web site positioned within the Willingboro City Middle, 4390 Route 130 North, Willingboro. The location is open from 8 AM to three PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 11 AM to six PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

PCR take a look at samples are taken with quick nasal swabs and outcomes are usually reported inside 48 hours.

Vaccine and boosters can be found on the Burlington County Vaccine Mega-Web site positioned on the 1190 Nixon Drive in Mount Laurel. The location is open for walk-ins and appointments on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 1:45 PM, Fridays from 11 AM to five:45 PM (apart from Could 27 when the hours will likely be 9 AM to 1:45 PM)  and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1:45 PM.

The U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention has really helpful youngsters 5 and up get boosted 5 months after their first collection of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and a pair of months after the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. A second booster dose can be really helpful for all residents 50 and older and for anybody 12 and up who’s reasonably to severely immunocompromised.

Greater than 337,000 Burlington County residents have now acquired their major collection dose of COVID-19 vaccine, amounting to about 80% of the eligible inhabitants. Greater than 175,000 residents have additionally acquired boosters.

“Vaccines and boosters are confirmed to be protected and efficient safety towards essentially the most severe impacts of COVID,” stated Conaway. “Burlington County is among the many state leaders in charges of vaccinations and boosters, however we all know there are nonetheless susceptible folks dwelling right here and that the virus remains to be current and spreading. If you happen to or your little one is eligible for a primary or second booster, now’s the time to behave to get the strongest doable safety this summer season.”

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