Make an Appointment
Schedule an appointment for a COVID vaccine for your child by calling a Zufall Health MEDICAL location near you including Dover Medical, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton, Plainsboro, Somerville, and West Orange. Appointment availability is based upon COVID vaccine availability.
Can’t make it to Zufall? Check our community events calendar or find another vaccination site near you in New Jersey.
Have another question? Ask your child’s Zufall Health provider or call 973-328-3344 extension 1277 OR extension 1736.
Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are now available at Zufall Health and recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Your child in this age group can receive a COVID vaccine the same day as other routine immunizations.
Why is the COVID Vaccine Important for My Young Child?
The vaccine reduces the risk of infection for your baby or young child. If infection does occur, the vaccine protects your baby or child from severe disease, hospitalization, or death from a COVID infection. It also reduces their transmission of the virus to their parent or guardian, other family member, or friend.
With the vaccine, you can feel better about your baby or young child going to school, daycare, playdates, and other group activities.
Is the Vaccine Safe for My Child?
Yes. These safe and effective vaccines were carefully studied BEFORE being recommended for children and adults. None of the clinical trial steps were skipped and no corners were cut when it comes to safety. Learn more about vaccine safety. En Español.
My Child Already Had COVID. Do They Still Need to be Vaccinated?
Yes! The vaccine will provide your child with extra protection as their protection from infection wanes. For children who have been infected, their next dose can be delayed 3 months from when symptoms started or, if they did not have symptoms, when they received a positive test.
What Side Effects Can I Expect?
Side effects are mild for children ages 6 months to 11 years. Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have similar side effects, including pain at the injection site, irritability, drowsiness, headache, and fever. These symptoms usually go away in 24 to 48 hours. Learn more about side effects here.