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Updated April 12, 2021

All Mecklenburg County residents 16 years of age or older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Mecklenburg County Public Health offers several options for scheduling a first dose appointment.

StarMed Healthcare: New appointments open on a weekly basis. Appointments will be made available every Wednesday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Southeast Health Department, 249 Billingsley Road. Schedule an appointment for:


Southview Recreation Center, 1720 Vilma Street. Schedule an appointment for:

Where do I go to receive my vaccination?

Mecklenburg County Public Health and StarMed Healthcare are vaccinating residents by appointment at several locations. Upon making your appointment, review your confirmation for the address and specific instructions for visiting your vaccine clinic. If you need transportation to your appointment, contact the Mecklenburg County Transportation System at 980-314-7600.

Schedule Online
Mecklenburg County/StarMed Healthcare Appointments
Schedule by Phone
980-314-9400
Option 3 for English
Option 8 for Spanish
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Vaccine Waitlist
Home-Based Vaccination
Request Form
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What might delay my appointment?

You will need to delay your vaccine if any of the following apply on the day of your appointment:

  • You have any symptoms of COVID-19.
  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and have not been cleared from isolation.
  • You have recently had close contact with someone with COVID-19 and have not completed your quarantine period.
  • You have received another vaccine within the past 14 days.
  • You have received passive antibody treatment for COVID-19 within the last 90 days.

When and where do I receive my second dose?

The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines each requires two shots, with intervals of 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech and 28 days for Moderna. If you received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, follow the instructions you received at your first dose appointment. Bring your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card that shows proof of your first vaccine dose to your second dose appointment. Call the COVID-19 hotline at 980-314-9400, Option 3 with any questions about your second dose.

If you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you will not need a second dose.

We're Here to Answer Your Questions

Public Health Hotline: 980-314-9400

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Email: MeckCVMS@MeckNC.gov

This hotline is for general questions regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911.


Where else can I receive a vaccination?

If you are an Atrium patient, visit atriumhealth.org/COVID19Vaccine or call 704-468-8888. If you are a Novant patient, visit getvaccinated.org, call your primary care provider, or 855-648-2248.

Vaccinations may also be available through the following pharmacies:

What if I can't travel to receive a vaccination?

Individuals who are homebound, have an ongoing physical or mental disability, and are unable to travel to receive a COVID-19 vaccine can complete this form to request to receive the vaccine at home.

Each request will be reviewed by Public Health and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management and scheduled based on eligibility criteria, vaccine supply, and appointment availability. Residents meeting the eligibility criteria will receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as supply becomes available.

How can I encourage others to get a COVID-19 vaccination?

Mecklenburg County Public Health encourages all eligible residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available, and encourage eligible family members and friends to join them in getting the vaccine. We have created materials that you can download to print and post in your communities or share on your social media networks. We've created a toolkit to help you be a COVID-19 Vaccine Champion and help us get the word out!


How can I volunteer to help with the COVID-19 response?

We appreciate any resident's willingness to assist with our COVID-19 vaccine response. Please complete this form and we will follow up.

Can I stop wearing a mask and social distancing if I get the COVID-19 vaccine?

No, do not stop wearing a mask and social distancing. It is important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to us to help stop this pandemic, like following the 3Ws.

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close alertCounty services are operating at a limited capacity. Questions about COVID-19? Call Public Health Hotline: 980-314-9400