Children 5-11: The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 5-11 years of age. Mecklenburg County Public Health strongly recommends getting your children vaccinated as soon as possible. The vaccine will be administered to children 5-11 years old as a two-dose primary series, 3 weeks apart, in a lower dose than that used for people 12 years of age and older. Beginning November 4, most providers will have doses for children 5-11 years of age.
Visit our vaccine page to check provider availability and to make an appointment.
Vaccine Boosters: The CDC recommends any COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults aged 50 years and older AND adults aged 18 and older who live in a long-term care setting at least six months after their last dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine or at least two months after their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. All other adults aged 18 and older who recieved their secod Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago are allowed to get any COVID-19 vaccine booster dose; there are no eligibility requirements. Mecklenburg County Public Health is providing Pfizer-BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna booster doses at select locations.
Visit our vaccine page for locations and appointment information.