Trenton Area Covid Vaccine Information
Research shows vaccines prevent hospitalization and death due to COVID-19.
Everyone 12 or older who lives, works or studies in New Jersey is now eligible to be vaccinated.
UPDATE: If you are 65 or older, a long-term care resident, an adult with underlying medical conditions, or an adult at increased risk of COVID-19 exposure because of your job, you are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, at least six months after your second Pfizer or Moderna shot, or two months after your initial J&J vaccine shot. Learn more here
No insurance, ID, citizenship status, or appointment required.
- Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for youth vaccines
- Need a COVID-19 test? Locations here
- Peterson’s Breaking News COVID Conversations
Weekly FREE Covid-19 Vaccines
What day works best for you? (see more options below)
Sites in each Trenton ward one evening a week with FREE COVID vaccines
P: Pfizer, age 12+ (two shots), M: Moderna, age 18+ (two shots), J&J: Johnson & Johnson, 18+ (one shot)
MONDAY
9 am – 5 pm
Medical Home Pharmacy 828 N. Olden Ave
10 am – 5 pm
Millyard Park 635 S. Clinton Ave
4-7 pm
Kilmer Elementary School
1300 Stuyvesant Ave
TUESDAY
9 am – 5 pm
Medical Home Pharmacy 828 N. Olden Ave
10 am – 2 pm
St. Francis Medical Center 601 Hamilton Ave
10 am – 2 pm
CURE Arena 81 Hamilton Ave
4-7 pm
Rivera Middle School 400 N. Montgomery St
WEDNESDAY
9 am – 5 pm
Medical Home Pharmacy 828 N. Olden Ave
3 -5:30 pm
Planned Parenthood 437 E. State Street
3-7 pm
Trenton Fire Headquarters 244 Perry Street
4-7 pm
Trenton Central High School
400 Chambers St
THURSDAY
9 am – 5 pm
Medical Home Pharmacy 828 N. Olden Ave
10 am – 2 pm
CURE Arena 81 Hamilton Ave
4-7 pm
Trenton Deliverance Center
1100 S. Clinton Ave
FRIDAY
9 am – 5 pm
Medical Home Pharmacy 828 N. Olden Ave
10 am – 5 pm
Trenton Farmers Market 960 Spruce St
SATURDAY
9 am – 1 pm
Trenton Fire Headquarters 244 Perry Street
10 am – 5 pm
Medical Home Pharmacy
828 N. Olden Ave
Additional Free Vaccination Locations & Details
| Date | Time | Location/Event | Address | P 12+ | M 18+ | J&J 18+ | Additonal Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26 | 12-5pm | Hamilton Twp, McManimon Bldg | 320 Scully Ave Hamilton, NJ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Boosters available for those eligible |
| October 27 | 5:30-7:30pm | Capital City Sports Complex, Trenton Football Rec League Practice | 1800 Rev S Howard Woodson Jr Way | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| October 28 | 11am-2pm | NJ DOH building | 55 N Willow St. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| October 28 | 12-5pm | Hamilton Twp, McManimon Bldg | 320 Scully Ave Hamilton, NJ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Boosters available for those eligible |
| October 29 | 9:30am-12:30 | Hamilton Senior Center | 409 Cypress Ln. Hamilton NJ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Boosters available for those eligible |
| October 30 | 1-4pm | Trenton Public Library | 120 Academy St. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| October 30 | 12-2pm | Olden Pharmacy | 930 S. Olden Ave, Hamilton NJ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Boosters available for those eligible |
| October 30 | 2-5pm | Monument Elementary, First Antioch Church Trunk or Treat / Community Harvest | 145 Pennington Avenue | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| October 30 | 9am-1pm | St. Francis Crean Hall Auditorium, Flu & COVID Warriors Fest | 601 Hamilton Ave | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Flu vaccines available for children & adults. |
| November 3 | 5:30-7:30pm | Capital City Sports Complex, Trenton Football Rec League Practice | 1800 Rev S Howard Woodson Jr Way | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| November 6 | 10am-2pm | LALDEF | 716 S Clinton Ave | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Flu vaccines available for children & adults. |
| November 6 | 3-6pm | Roebling Wireworks, Freedom Skate Park | 675 S Clinton Ave | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| November 7 | 12-4pm | Capital City Sports Complex, Trenton Football Rec League Games | 1800 Rev S Howard Woodson Jr Way | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| November 20 | 1-4pm | Christina Seix Academy, Buy Black Event | 1550 Stuyvesant Ave | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
For more information:
City of Trenton by phone (609) 815-2180 or email covidvac@trentonnj.org
Want to get vaccinated another day or time?
Call 855-568-0545 or visit covid19.nj.gov/Finder
Need a COVID test? Click here to find a location
Special Circumstances
Need transportation:
Call 855-568-0545 or 2-1-1
Unable to leave home:
City of Trenton Homebound Vaccination Program (609) 815-2556 or email amthomas@trentonnj.org
Outside Trenton: Visit https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/
Ages 65 and older:
Senior hotline at 856-249-7007 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for help getting a vaccine.
Hearing impaired:
NJ Human Services’ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communication card checklist to help communicate vital information before receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. To access, visit these links: English Spanish
Additional Resources
NEW Health Safety Guidelines
COVID-19 remains a threat, particularly at indoor gatherings with unvaccinated individuals.
To maximize protection from new and emerging virus variations, and prevent possibly spreading it to others, local health care providers urge everyone to wear a mask indoors.
Please follow the safety tips from the CDC and the NJ Department of Health to protect yourself and avoid putting your loved ones at risk. Visit the NJDOH COVID Hub for the latest guidance.
Click here for COVID-19 testing information, videos, safety tips for unvaccinated and vaccinated persons
Information on COVID-19 Vaccines
- New Jersey Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Federal Centers on Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated webpage focused on different vaccines
- CDC information on ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines
- CDC Easy-to-Read COVID-19 Info on vaccines and more
- Mayo Clinic – Covid-19 Vaccines: Get the Facts
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): A Scoping Review
- New England Journal of Medicine: Coronavirus (Covid-19): A collection of articles and other resources on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, including clinical reports, management guidelines, and commentary
- New York Times “How Moderna’s Vaccine Works” (12.18.20)
- Henry J. Austin Health Center Vaccine Phases Infographic Download EN Fases de Desarrollo de Vacunas Download ES
Vaccine Q&A Videos
Preguntas de la comunidad y respuestas sobre el virus COVID-19, en español
TrentonHealth Team, LALDEF, Henry J. Austin Health Center y Rutgers University Institute for Health invita a la comunidad de Trenton a una sesión en internet de preguntas y respuestas sobre la seguridad y eficacia de las vacunas contra el virus COVID-19. Estamos especialmente agradecidos a El Latino Spirit. Ver video aquí
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe & Effective? 1.28.21
Watch video of Q&A with a panel of medical experts and community leaders responding to questions from the community about the science of COVID-19 vaccines, and plans for distribution. Panelists include:
- Dr. Kemi Alli, Chief Executive Officer at Henry J. Austin Health Center
- Rev. Dr. William Coleman, Minister for Health at Shiloh Baptist Church and Vice President for the Health Ministry Association
- Carolyn Lewis-Spruill, NP Capital Health System, former Director of City of Trenton Health and Human Services
- Dolores Conover, M.S. Biochemistry
- Dr. XinQi Dong, director Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research.
What’s NJ’s vaccine message? We hear your frustration, but better times are ahead
Health commissioner Judy Persichilli headlined an NJ Spotlight News roundtable on the vaccine. Here are the highlights
Info for Healthcare Providers
New Jersey is calling on retired health care professionals with vaccination skills to volunteer with the New Jersey Medical Reserve Corps.
Register today: njlmn.njlincs.net
From NJ Department of Health:
Vaccine Approval Process (ASTHO)
Infographic: COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process (www.covidvaccineanswers.org)
EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
Flyers to Promote Vaccination (CDC):
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination: Training and Education Materials
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine: Information for Health Care Workers