Our thanks to Dr. Denise M. Makri-Werzen, PUBH: CH HP RN/MT(ASCP) CSN/HT Ph.D. MS BS ECSNA President & Public Relations Events Coordinator for sharing the important information below:

The Essex County Office of Public Health Management will be hosting Vaccines for Children (VFC) clinics this March.

These clinics are by appointment only and are available to children through age 18 who meet Vaccines for Children (VFC) eligibility requirements, including those who are Medicaid eligible, enrolled in NJ FamilyCare Plan A, uninsured, or American Indian/Alaskan Native.

March 2026 Clinic Schedule

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Essex County Watsessing Park Community Center
38 Conger Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 PM

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park Community Center
(Directly across the street from 268 Oakwood Avenue)
Orange, NJ 07050
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 PM

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Essex County Bilal Beasley Community Center
(Directly across the street from 644 Lyons Avenue)
Irvington, NJ 07111
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 PM

Appointments

Families must schedule appointments in advance by calling 973-877-8456 or emailing vfc@essexcountynj.org.

The official flyers (English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole) are attached. Please share the notification of the available dates widely within your networks to help spread the word and encourage families to schedule their appointments.

Thank you for your continued partnership in ensuring that Essex County children and families have access to these important immunization services.