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As of June 18, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all children over the age of 6 months get either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Read the June 18 media release and June 24 media release from CDC to learn more.

Mecklenburg County Public Health is now offering both vaccinces to children ages 6 months and older Read the media release for more information and see below for clinic locations and hours.
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COVID-19 Vaccines and You

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for everyone aged 6 months and older, including pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.

The primary series of the vaccine, followed by booster doses, protects against severe COVID-19 illness, hospitalization, and death by triggering your body to make antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 illness. Vaccine immunity is long lasting and safe.

SARS-CoV-2 infection also triggers your body to make antibodies against re-infection, but that natural immunity is temporary (about 90 days) and comes with the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

People who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines can still contract and spread the virus, so continue to follow all other safety precautions to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community:

  • Wash your hands frequently to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus
  • Keep your distance from others
  • Wear a mask inside when you are unable to be at least 6 feet away from others

Visit the links below for information about the COVID-19 vaccines:


 
Find the Vaccine
At vaccines.gov or call 888-675-4567
Walk in and Get the Vaccine
At a clinic near you; see locations and hours below.
Request the Vaccine
At your home, work, school, or neighborhood; click to fill out the online form.

Who, What, When, and Where



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Community Events & Pop-Up Clinics
Date
Location​Hours​Provider
Vaccines Offered​
Tuesday, June 28
​
 ​Holy Comforter Episcopal Church Food Distribution
2701 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
9am - 11am
 StarMed Healthcare
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
Woodlawn House Apartments
1315 Pines of Woodlawn Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
10am - 1pm
 StarMed Healthcare
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​Atrium Health 
4222 Beam Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
​10am - 5pm
​Atrium Health
Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​New Beginnings Community Life Center
5232 Margaret Wallace Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
​4pm - 7pm
​StarMed Healthcare
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​Wednesday, June 29
​
​WOW Supermarket
6407 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
​4pm - 7pm
​Healthy Blue Mobile Medic
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​East Town Market
5820 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215
​10am - 5pm
​Atrium Health
Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​The Bulb’s Farmer’s Market
Grier Heights Community Center
3100 Leroy St, Charlotte, NC 28205
​3pm - 5:30pm
​Mecklenburg County Public Health
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​Thursday, June 30
​Nations Ford Community Church
7410 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
​10am - 5pm
​Atrium Health
Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​Friday, July 1
​​East Town Market
5820 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215
​10am - 5pm
​Atrium Health
Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​Sunday, July 10
​Los Reyes Restaurante & Taqueria 
7308 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28227
​noon - 4pm
​OnCall Mobile Medical And Wellness
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
​Saturday, July 16
Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Center
3149 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
​8:30am - 3pm
​Novant Health
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
​Wednesday, July 20
​Ophelia Garmon-Brown Community Center
2647 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
​8:30am - 4pm
​​Novant Health
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
​Sunday, July 24
​Baha'i Community of Charlotte
3514 Marvin Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
​2pm - 6pm
​StarMed Healthcare
Pfizer, including pediatric (ages 5+)
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
Approved and Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines & Dosages

Pfizer-BioNTech
(COMIRNATY)
FDA approved August 23, 2021
​Moderna
(Spikevax)
FDA approved January 31, 2022
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
FDA authorized for emergency use* February 27, 2021
Primary (Initial) Series

  • For individuals ages 6 months and older
  • Two doses for most people; three doses for people with compromised immune systems

  • For individuals ages 6 months and older

  • Two doses for most people; three doses for people with compromised immune systems

  • For adults ages 18 years and older*
  • Single dose
Third Dose
Part of the primary vaccine series for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals
N/A
Booster Dose
An additional dose of a vaccine given after the protection provided by the primary series has begun to decrease over time

  • For individuals ages 5 years and older

  • For adults ages 18 years and older

  • For adults ages 18 years and older*
* The Johnson & Johnson booster dose is not recommended at this time except for certain individuals. FDA limited the authorized use of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to adults 18 years of age and older for whom other authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccines are not accessible or clinically appropriate or who elect to receive the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine because they would otherwise not receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more from the May 5, 2022, FDA news release.
Recommended COVID-19 Vaccines & Timing
​Children 6 months - 4 years
Children 5 - 17 years
Adults 18 years and older
Individuals who are immunocompromised
Primary (Initial) Series
  • ​Pfizer-BioNTech (second dose at least 21 days after first dose*)
  • Moderna (second dose at least 28 days after first dose*)

  • ​Pfizer-BioNTech (second dose at least 21 days after first dose*)
  • Moderna (second dose at least 28 days after first dose*)

  • ​Pfizer-BioNTech (second dose at least 21 days after first dose*)

  • Moderna (second dose at least 28 days after first dose*)

  • Johnson & Johnson in certain situations (see table above)

  • ​Pfizer-BioNTech (second dose at least 21 days after first dose*)

  • Moderna (second dose at least 28 days after first dose*)

  • Johnson & Johnson in certain situations (see table above)

Third Dose
Part of the primary series of shots for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals
N/A

N/A

N/A

  • Pfizer-BioNTech
    • at least 8 weeks after last dose of primary vaccine series for children 6 months - 4 years 
    • at least 28 days after last dose of primary vaccine series for individuals 5 years of age and older 
  • Moderna at least 28 days after last dose of primary vaccine series

Booster Dose
An additional dose of a vaccine given after the protection provided by the primary series has begun to decrease over time

Find out if you are eligible for a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine using the NC DHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters tool.


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​N/A
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  • Pfizer-BioNTech at least 5 months after the primary vaccine series



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  • Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna at least 5 months after the primary vaccine series

  • Pfizer-BioNTech at least 3 months after the third dose for children aged 5 -17 years
  • Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna at least 3 months after the third dose for adults aged 18 and older
  • Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna at least 2 months after the second dose for adults aged 18 and older who received 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson followed by 1 dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna as the primary series
  • Adults aged 50 and older may get a second booster dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna 4 months after the first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Adults aged 18 and older who got Johnson & Johnson for the primary series and first booster may get a second booster dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna 4 months after the first Johnson & Johnson booster dose.
  • Individuals aged 12 - 17 may get a second booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech 4 months after the first Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose.
  • Adults aged 18 and older may get a second booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna 4 months after the first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.

​* New data show that it may be beneficial for certain populations to wait 8 weeks between first and second doses. See the recommended COVID-19 vaccination schedule on the CDC’s Website for complete information.



We're Here to Answer Your Questions

Public Health Hotline: 980-314-9400

Option 3 (English) or Opción 8 (Español)

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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