Coronavirus/COVID-19

[UPDATED: 1/19/22 - 3:24 PM]
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Vaccinations are being offered at many locations throughout Catawba County, including some local physician offices, pharmacies and urgent cares. For a list of vaccination providers near you, click HERE.

How to Get Vaccinated with Us

• Schedule an Appointment by Phone: Call the Catawba County Public Health COVID-19 Referral & Information Line at 828-282-2002 to speak to an appointment specialist and schedule your appointment.
• Request an Appointment Online: Fill out the form at www.CatawbaVaccine.org. If you request an appointment online, you will receive a call from an appointment specialist to get scheduled.

Vaccine for children ages 5-11: Pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now available in Catawba County. The vaccine cleared all the necessary federal review processes and is available at many local pharmacies, pediatrician offices and at Catawba County Public Health. These smaller doses are about a third of the amount that is given to teens and adults. Parents and guardians who wish for their children to receive the vaccine can call their child’s pediatrician; make an appointment at a local pharmacy; or schedule an appointment through Public Health at 828-282-2002 or www.catawbavaccine.org.

Booster Dose Eligibility:

• Everyone age 12 or over who received their second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months ago
• Everyone age 18 or over who received their second Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months ago
• Everyone age 18 or over who received the Johnson & Johnson shot at least 2 months ago
• Moderately or severely immunocompromised children ages 5-11 to receive an additional dose of vaccine 28 days after their second dose.
• Moderately or severely immunocompromised patients who received a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna primary series may now receive a booster dose if it has been at least 5 months since their third dose.

For the most part, individuals no longer have to get the same booster as their original shot series and are now able to receive either Pfizer or Moderna for their booster shot. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received and others may prefer to get a different booster. If you are unsure of whether you should get a booster dose or are not sure which booster you should receive, please consult with your physician.

Vaccines are widely available in the community and you can use the Vaccine Finder Tool to locate your vaccine of choice.

Questions about Boosters/Additional Doses? Learn more here.

First and second doses: Local vaccination providers also continue to administer first and second doses to individuals who want to receive them. All individuals age 5 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated with first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Free Transportation to Local Vaccination Appointments:Greenway Public Transportation

Lookup/Print Your Vaccination Record:Instructions

Before and After Your Vaccination: FAQ