COVID-19 Vaccine
New Hanover County Public Health is offering free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines to the community.
NHC vaccine clinics will provide:
- Pfizer (two-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 12 & older)
- As of August 23, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required for 12-15 year olds, per state policy, to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
- You may also see the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine now called Comirnaty
- Johnson & Johnson (one-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 18 & older)
Third doses for immunocompromised
Third doses are available to self-attested immunocompromised individuals, per CDC guidance, that received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and are at least 28 days past the date of their second dose. Public Health does not have the Moderna vaccine on hand, but will be able to offer the Pfizer vaccine to those eligible. These doses are not currently available to the general public. The CDC advises that the third dose should only be administered to those who have:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood.
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection.
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response.
Vaccine clinics are offered on the following dates and locations:
Sep
27
Mon
New Hanover County Public Health is offering free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines to the community. NHC vaccine clinics will provide:
- Pfizer (two-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 12 & older)
- As of August 23, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required for 12-15 year olds, per state policy, to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
- You may also see the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine now called Comirnaty
- Johnson & Johnson (one-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 18 & older)
Sep
28
Tue
New Hanover County Public Health is offering free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines to the community. NHC vaccine clinics will provide:
- Pfizer (two-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 12 & older)
- As of August 23, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required for 12-15 year olds, per state policy, to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
- You may also see the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine now called Comirnaty
- Johnson & Johnson (one-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 18 & older)
New Hanover County Public Health is offering free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines to the community. NHC vaccine clinics will provide:
- Pfizer (two-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 12 & older)
- As of August 23, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required for 12-15 year olds, per state policy, to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
- You may also see the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine now called Comirnaty
- Johnson & Johnson (one-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 18 & older)
Directions:
Enter the mall near the Belk entrance facing Independence Blvd., and the vaccine site is located between Rack Room Shoes and Bath & Body Works
Sep
29
Wed
New Hanover County Public Health is offering free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines to the community. NHC vaccine clinics will provide:
- Pfizer (two-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 12 & older)
- As of August 23, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required for 12-15 year olds, per state policy, to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
- You may also see the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine now called Comirnaty
- Johnson & Johnson (one-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 18 & older)
Sep
30
Thu
New Hanover County Public Health is offering free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines to the community. NHC vaccine clinics will provide:
- Pfizer (two-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 12 & older)
- As of August 23, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required for 12-15 year olds, per state policy, to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
- You may also see the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine now called Comirnaty
- Johnson & Johnson (one-dose vaccine, approved for anyone 18 & older)
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You can find more local vaccine providers and COVID-19 vaccine appointment information at MySpot.NC.gov
What can I expect at the vaccine sites?
Getting a vaccine is easy, free, and includes a 15-minute observation time after you receive your vaccine. No documentation or information is needed for those receiving their first dose of the vaccine.
Can I walk up if I need a second dose?
Anyone who needs their second dose of the vaccine, and does not already have a scheduled appointment, can walk-up at one of these vaccine sites without an appointment. Please take note of the vaccine being offered at each site and select the one with the vaccine you need. Remember to bring your vaccination card to your second dose so it can be completed. If you received your first dose out of state, you will need to bring proof of your first dose to the walk-up site (i.e., your vaccination card or documentation from the state or entity where you received your first dose of the vaccine).
Are the vaccines safe?
All approved COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19.
Why should I get a vaccine?
The vaccines are safe and effective at preventing serious illness and death from the COVID-19 virus. The more people who are vaccinated as soon as possible, the less opportunity the virus has to spread and form new variants. Getting vaccinated will help us get closer to herd immunity and help us end this pandemic.
What are possible side effects?
Side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, just like with any other vaccine, are typically minor and short-lived; and some people experience no side effects at all. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists nine common side effects of the vaccine, including pain, redness and swelling at the injection site along with tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever and nausea. These are all normal signs that your body is building protection against the virus and should go away within a few days. The benefits of getting a vaccine far outweigh any possible short-term side effects that may be experienced. Learn more on the CDC’s website here.
Safe and effective vaccines are helping us defend against the COVID-19 virus, and New Hanover County Public Health is actively working to serve our entire community. Vaccines are one way to prevent serious illness from spreading, but it’s important to remember that it is not a cure or the end of COVID-19. To keep everyone safe, we must continue to use every tool in our toolkit – wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, washing our hands, staying home if sick, and other daily protective measures – regardless of vaccination status.