COVID-19 services
COVID-19 affects each patient uniquely, prevention and treatment must be tailored to your specific needs. We offer testing, vaccines, treatment and long-term recovery for all who are affected by COVID.
Services we offer
COVID-19 testing
Testing is available at specific lab, urgent care and testing center locations for patients with or without symptoms.
- Contact testing location to see if PCR and rapid antigen tests are offered
- Ask testing locations if an appointment is needed or walk-ins accepted
- Talk to healthcare provider on when to test and what to do if you test positive
COVID-19 vaccination
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness from COVID-19.
- We offer the latest vaccines to protect against new variants
- Vaccination available for adults and children
COVID-19 treatments
Managing COVID-19 depends on your symptoms, overall health, and risk factors.
Mild symptoms: Rest, hydrate, and use over-the-counter meds. Contact your doctor for fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
Antivirals: Prescription-only; some taken at home, others given in hospitals for high-risk patients.
Immune response: Corticosteroids can manage severe inflammation ("cytokine storm").
Severe complications: Oxygen therapy or antibiotics may be needed for organ damage or infections.
Concerned you may have Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Your first resource is your primary care doctor, who knows you best. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms.
What you need to know about COVID-19 testing
Eligibility
Testing is available for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. New Jersey residents over age 1 can access testing without a prescription. For non-residents or children under age 1, a prescription is required
Next steps
Symptomatic testing may require a prescription. Contact a primary care physician, visit an urgent care, or use telehealth for assistance.
Emergency information
If you experience serious symptoms, such as breathing difficulties, chest pressure, confusion, or bluish skin/nails, seek medical assistance immediately. Unsure about testing? Contact your primary care physician.
FAQs about COVID-19 vaccine & appointments
An updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children and adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
No, MyChart is not required to get a vaccine. After selecting an appointment time, patients have the option to log into MyChart or continue and schedule without logging in.
Prior to scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, speak to your pediatrician about the vaccine schedule that is best for your child.
We will not be able to administer your vaccine if any of these conditions apply on the day of your appointment:
- If you have experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- If, within the past 14 days, you have been in close physical contact (six feet or closer for a cumulative total of 15 minutes) with someone who has laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms.
- If you are isolating or quarantining because you may have been exposed to a person with COVID-19 or are worried that you may be sick with COVID-19.
- If you are currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test.
Please be sure to cancel your appointment if any of these conditions arise.
- Your driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID
- Your insurance card (if applicable)
- A copy of your appointment confirmation (print or electronic)
Please wear comfortable clothing that can be adjusted so we can access your shoulder and upper arm to administer your COVID-19 vaccine.
When the CDC ended the COVID-19 public health emergency on September 12, 2023, financial responsibility for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine devolved from the federal government to the individual. Your out-of-pocket expenses for the vaccine will depend on the type of health care coverage you possess.
A self-pay discount available for those that are uninsured.
As long as you received your first dose from us, we can verify that in our system and administer the second dose. However, we can’t replace lost vaccination cards. You can use MyChart to print out a record of your vaccine administration.
You can view information about your completed COVID-19 vaccination appointment using MyChart. Available information includes the date the vaccine was administered, the name of the vaccine and the location where the vaccine was administered.
Access your test results
Results from these tests can be accessed through the MyChart Patient Portal. Anyone ages 12 and older can access results in their own MyChart account. Results for children ages 11 and younger can be accessed through a parent’s MyChart account.