COVID Booster Shot
Beginning Monday, September 27, the Health Department will start taking Booster Shot appointments, based on the following criteria:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series;
- People aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series;
- People 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks; and
- People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.
To schedule a booster shot, call 828-426-8400.
To schedule a FREE COVID vaccine appointment,
call 828-426-8400,
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
** SAME DAY appointments may be available**
The Health Departments administers vaccines Tuesday through Thursday 9-11:30 a.m. and from 1-4 p.m. On Wednesdays, the department administers Pfizer for children ages 12 and older. Moderna is for adults 18 and older.
For information about appointments at other locations, visit vaccinefinder.org or myspot.nc.gov.
Learn more at covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines
