Residents Who Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Enrolled In New Jersey’s Immunization Information System
Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 207 on December 4.
The Governor’s Executive Order changes inclusion into the New Jersey Immunization Information System from an opt-in to an opt-out program for residents who elect to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
That group of residents will be automatically enrolled into the system, and will then be permitted to opt-out of the registry 30 days after the public health emergency expires.
“As we continue to prepare for the first tranche of vaccines in New Jersey, we are exploring every avenue to maximize efficacy and efficiency,” said Governor Murphy in a press statement. “We’re taking this step today to ensure that New Jerseyans who choose to receive a COVID-19 vaccine get the most effective course, on the proper timetable, without logistical or bureaucratic hurdles in the way.”
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I’m signing an EO changing inclusion in the NJ Immunization Information System from OPT-IN to OPT-OUT for any resident who chooses to take a #COVID19 vaccine.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) December 4, 2020
This means:
☑️Efficiency for those who choose to take a vaccine
This doesn't mean:
☑️You'll be forced to take a vaccine pic.twitter.com/kFsaCa0463
