Henry J. Austin Health Center can now offer the COVID-19 vaccine directly to our patients and community!
Research shows vaccines prevent hospitalization and death due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Everyone 12 or older who lives, works or studies in New Jersey is now eligible to be vaccinated.
- Only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for individuals 12-17 years old.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult and have parent/guardian consent.
Learn more at https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines are FREE. You are not required to have health insurance. You are not required to be a US citizen.
There are a few forms needed for you to fill out prior, or at your arrival, for your COVID-19 vaccine appointment. To decrease wait times please complete the forms required and bring to your vaccine appointment.
Forms needed to be completed before receiving your vaccine:
- Henry J. Austin Health Center Vaccine Administration Authorization
- New Jersey Department of Health Consent Form
- COVID-19 Vaccination Card
- Fact Sheet for Recipients & Caregivers English
- Fact Sheet for Recipients & Caregivers Spanish
- What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine English
- What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Spanish
If you are unable to leave home please visit https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/
Please download this form for instructions on how to receive a new vaccine card.
Ages 65 and older: If you are 65 or older, you may call a special senior hotline at 856-249-7007 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for help getting a vaccine.
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
Senior-Specific Hotline
New Jerseyans aged 65 and older can call a special senior hotline at 856-249-7007 from 8 am to 8 pm for vaccination scheduling support. Dedicated appointment slots are reserved for those aged 65 and older. Appointment availability and scheduling varies by location.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available across the State of New Jersey and a full list of locations can be viewed here.
The State of New Jersey has opened a new portal for all residents to register to receive the vaccine. If you would like to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine please visit, https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/.
Sign-up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine with HJAHC:
Locations to get a COVID-19 vaccine:
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If you need assistance with food, legal, or other information about COVID-19, please visit the Trenton Health Team’s website.
COVID-19 Test
HJAHC offers saliva polymerase chain reaction (PCR) antigen testing.
HJAHC’s COVID-19 tests are done by providing you with a small tube that you will spit saliva into and provide back to our medical assistant.
HJAHC test results are received within 2 to 4 days, depending on the volume of tests across the state of New Jersey.
HJAHC tests are completely free.
You must have been seen by a HJAHC provider within the past year to schedule an appointment or we can schedule a short consultation with our provider within 24 hours. Often your test can be scheduled the same day.
HJAHC tests are drive-up or walk-up at 321 North Warren Street, Trenton or various locations throughout the city through our Mobile Health Unit. We can provide transportation if you need assistance arriving at our locations. Please take a look for other testing locations outside of HJAHC at www.trentonhealthteam.org.