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HAVE YOU RECEIVED THE UPDATED BIVALENT BOOSTER?

The virus that causes COVID-19 is much di erent now than it was when the first vaccines came out in late 2020. The booster helps you recover faster if you do get sick.

The orginal COVID-19 vaccines for all primary series and original boosters are monovalent, meaning it contained one strain of the virus.

“What does the fox say?” He says photographer Nicholas Marraro was at the right place at the right time when he captured this amazing pic. The fox was roaming around in Sandy Hook. Magnificent! If you want to see your picture in this section, email it to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!

Manchester Gives Back Blood Drive

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Gives Back Blood Drive returns on July 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. Consider donating if you’re able by signing up at the following: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=0226466&fbclid.

The updated boosters are bivalent, meaning the vaccine contains two strains of the virus, addressing the original strain of the virus and the more contagious omicron variants!

For information on eligibility, additional clinic times and locations, visit our website!