COVID-19 Vaccination
Updated February 26, 2021
Due to high demand and limited vaccine supply, there may not be available Mecklenburg County Public Health COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
As vaccine supply increases, we will add additional appointments for eligible residents in:
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Group 1: Healthcare workers currently working in-person, and long-term care staff and residents.
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Group 2: Anyone 65 years of age or older.
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Group 3:
Anyone working in-person in child care or PreK-12 schools.
Join the waitlist: Eligible residents who are unable to schedule an appointment online or by phone can join our
vaccine appointment waitlist. As additional appointment times become available, they will be filled from the waitlist.
When can I receive my COVID-19 vaccination?
Mecklenburg County Public Health is following
North Carolina's Vaccine Distribution Plan and vaccinating residents by appointment. No walk-ins are accepted.
Each vaccine requires two shots. The interval between doses is 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and 28 days for Moderna vaccine.
Eligible individuals are encouraged to reach out to their primary care providers (if they have one) to discuss options for receiving the vaccine. Atrium Health and Novant Health are offering vaccines to patients (see below).
Schedule by Phone
980-314-9400
Option 3 for English
Option 8 for Spanish
Mecklenburg County Public Health will begin offering new COVID-19 vaccine appointments on Friday, February 12 at 8:30 a.m.
First dose appointment slots from February 22 – March 12 will be available for eligible Groups 1 and 2 residents—health care workers currently working in-person, long-term care staff and residents, and anyone 65 years of age or older.
The appointments can be booked online or by phone. Demand for vaccinations is high and supply is limited, so appointments may fill quickly.
Join the waitlist: Residents who are unable to schedule an appointment online or by phone can join our new waitlist beginning Friday, February 12 at 8:30 a.m. Residents on the waitlist will be contacted by Public Health when appointments become available based on vaccine supply and eligibility.
When and where can I receive my COVID-19 vaccination?
Mecklenburg County Public Health is following North Carolina's Vaccine Distribution Plan and vaccinating residents in Groups 1 and 2 by appointment.
Each vaccine requires two shots. The interval between doses is 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and 28 days for Moderna vaccine.
Both Atrium Health and Novant Health are offering vaccinations to patients in this phase (see below).
Your COVID-19 Vaccination
Group 1
- Healthcare workers with in-person patient contact.
- Long-term care staff and residents—people in skilled nursing facilities, adult care homes, continuing care retirement communities.
If you can attest that you or your staff fit in the Group 1 prioritization categories and are not affiliated with a hospital, please email MeckCVMS@mecknc.gov with specific details, schedule an appointment online, or call 980-314-9400 Option 3 to schedule an appointment for your first dose with Mecklenburg County Public Health.
Due to the limited vaccine supply, appointments may not be available. Please check back for updates.
Group 2
- Older adults—people ages 65 and older, regardless of health status or living situation.
Eligible individuals can schedule an appointment online or call 980-314-9400 Option 3 to schedule a first-dose appointment.
- Instructions on creating an account and scheduling an appointment online are available in
English and Spanish
Due to the limited vaccine supply, appointments may not be available. Please check back for updates.
No walk-ins are accepted. Instructions for your second dose will be provided at the appointment for your first dose.
Email MeckCVMS@mecknc.gov or call 980-314-9400 Option 3 with questions.
Other Groups
- Group 3: Frontline essential workers.
- Group 4: Adults at high risk for exposure and increase risk of severe illness.
- Group 5: Anyone who wants a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination.
Appointments are not yet available for Groups 3, 4, or 5. If you have questions regarding eligibility, check North Carolina's Vaccine Distribution Plan.
Mecklenburg County is committed to an equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet the criteria under the distribution plan.
Eligible residents in Groups 1, 2, and 3 are encouraged to schedule an appointment or join the waitlist at this time. Residents should call
980-314-9400
(Option 3 for English/Option 8 for Spanish) or email
MeckCVMS@mecknc.gov with questions.
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?
Follow the instructions you received at your first dose appointment. If you received your first dose through Mecklenburg County Public Health at Bojangles Coliseum,
visit our appointments page for more information.
Bring your
COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card that shows proof of your first vaccine dose to your second dose appointment.
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.
This hotline is for general questions regarding COVID-19 and the Flu.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
Where else can I receive a vaccination?
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.
How can I encourage others to get a COVID-19 vaccination?
Mecklenburg County Public Health encourages all adults 65+ to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available, and encourage their families 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. Help us get the word out!
"Get Vaccinated" Guide for Adults 65 and Older:
EnglishSpanish FrenchVietnamese Amharic RussianArabic TigrinyaBurmeseKinyarwandaSwahili
Chinese
"Appointment Scheduling" Guide for MCPH, Atrium, and Novant: EnglishSpanishFrenchVietnamese
Hindi
Telugu
Kinyarwanda
Swahili
Russian
Chinese
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.
More Information
County services are operating at a limited capacity. Questions about COVID-19? Call Public Health Hotline: 980-314-9400