What You Need To Know To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
A FREE COVID-19 vaccine is available at no cost to those want it. However, supplies are limited. Currently, North and South Carolina are vaccinating health care workers, residents over the age of 75 and those in long-term care facilities with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Before you plan to get vaccinated, here are a few facts that may assist you.
- You will likely need an appointment to get vaccinated. You may have to wait to schedule your appointment to get your vaccine.
- Your local health department or hospital can help you get your shot. Because supplies are very limited right now, most doctors cannot provide vaccinations in their offices.
- Be prepared to wait until the next round of vaccines are provided. Current providers may have very little to no vaccine doses available when you contact them.
- You can also call the COVID-19 Line 1-877-490-6642. The call is free.
The state offers an online list of health departments that eligible residents can call to ask about vaccination.
COVID-19 Screening Centers
The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise across North Carolina. In Mecklenburg County, public health officials report some 900 NEW COVID cases a week. The good news? Coronavirus screening centers are now open. See dates and locations below:
January 14 –
8am – 2:30pm
Steele Creek AME Zion Church
1500 Shopton Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
January 15 –
8am – 2:30pm
Weeping Willow AME Zion Church
2220 Milton Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
Screening Information
Screening and testing will be done for those who have the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste and smell
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
