SUSSEX COUNTY SENIOR TIMES A Publication of the Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services Volume 11, Issue 9 September 2021
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3 rd Dose of Moderna Vaccine Available for If you are unsure whether or not you qualify for an rd Those Who Are Moderately to Severely additional 3 dose, please contact your healthcare Immunocompromised provider.
The New Jersey Department of Health has announced that they are recommending the use of the additional 3rd For Those Who Qualify: dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines for moderately to The Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing is severely immunocompromised individuals. At this time now administering the additional 3rd dose of the there is no guidance for immunocompromised Moderna vaccine to those who have previously individuals who have received the J&J/Janssen vaccine. received two doses of Moderna vaccine and are moderately to severely immunocompromised, at its in-
rd Individuals who qualify for an additional 3 dose may office walk-in clinics. include those who have: Clinics occur every Thursday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
1. Received two doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
and at least 28 days since the 2nd dose. The Office of Public Health Nursing is located at: AND 201 Wheatsworth Road Hamburg, NJ 07419 2. Have AT LEAST one of the following conditions: Please bring proof of previous vaccination with you. o Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood At this time, the Office of Public Health Nursing does not administer the Pfizer vaccine. o Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system To find a vaccination location that offers the Pfizer vaccine, please visit: o Received a stem cell transplant within the last https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder. two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system For assistance with your COVID-19 vaccinations, please contact: o Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich The Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing syndrome) 973-579-0570, ext. 1211 for English or o Advanced or untreated HIV infection 973-579-0570, ext. 1248 for Spanish
o Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids Read this newsletter online:
(≥20mg prednisone or equivalent per day) or https://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/SeniorTimes.pdf
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A half-size replica of the Washington, DC SENIOR TRIPS Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Hardyston Seniors – Will host a bus trip to Penn’s Peak on at Wednesday, September 15, 2021, for a performance of a Woodbourne Park Frankie Valli impersonator. The cost is $78 per person. A $20 deposit is requested at sign up. The cost includes the 145 Sherman Ridge Road bus, a dinner and the show. Any age is accepted. Wantage, NJ 07461 Montague Seniors – Will host a 2-day, 1-night bus trip to September 9 – 13, 2021 the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA, from October Dawn until Dusk 13-14, 2021, to see Queen Esther. The cost is $260 pp double occupancy and $360 for single occupancy. ------Montague Seniors – Will host a 9-night Eastern Caribbean September 9 and Bermuda cruise from August 18 - 27, 2022, on Royal Arrival and Soft Opening Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. Arrangements will be 6:00 p.m. made for a bus to transport participants to and from Cape Liberty in Bayonne. Prices are all inclusive and range from September 10 approximately $1,230 for an interior cabin to approximately 9/11 Ceremony $1,575 for a room with a balcony.
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September 11 SAVE THE DATE! Grand Opening 2:00 p.m. 2021 Caregiver Expo Thursday, October 21, 2021 September 12 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. POW/MIA Ceremony 1:00 p.m. Farmstead Golf & Country Club 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ Please email any questions to [email protected] Pre-Registration is Required Sponsored by Call 973-579-0555
Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 Branchville American Legion Riders, Post #157 Franklin American Legion Riders, Post #132 SENIOR FARMERS MARKET VOUCHERS
Income eligible seniors age 60+ can receive $30 in vouchers to be used to purchase New Jersey fresh grown fruits and vegetables at participating farm stands.
Vouchers are available to eligible seniors from June 1 to September 30, 2021 and must be redeemed by November 30, 2021. Please contact the Division of Senior Services at Sussex County 973-579-0555, ext. 1221 for more information. Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Senior Services nd Income guidelines are as follows: One Spring Street, 2 Floor, Newton, NJ 07860 Phone: 973-579-0555 ~ Fax: 973-579-0550 Single: $23,828 yearly, $1,986 monthly or $459 weekly www.sussex.nj.us/seniorservices Married: $31,894 yearly, $2,658 monthly or $614 weekly
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