All adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine soon. Here’s where to get a shot in Meck

Hannah Smoot
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In less than two weeks, everyone above the age of 16 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in North Carolina — though vaccine appointments may be limited for a few weeks, county officials say.

But Mecklenburg and local hospital systems say they expect to see an increase in vaccine supply in coming weeks.

The county hit a milestone in vaccine administration last week, with more than 100,000 Mecklenburg residents now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

North Carolina is currently offering vaccines to health care workers, residents and staff at long-term care facilities, anyone age 65 and up, front-line essential workers, people with chronic health conditions and people living in some congregate living settings like prisons and shelters.

On March 31, the second half of Group 4 will become eligible for vaccines, including all essential workers not yet immunized, including those who work in the chemical, commercial facilities, communications, construction, real estate, energy, financial services and public infrastructure sectors.

And everyone above the age of 16 will be eligible to get vaccinated by April 7.

Residents not yet eligible for the shot can still pre-register to be notified of a vaccine appointment when the next priority group is being scheduled.

Here’s where to get a COVID-19 shot in Mecklenburg County.

This information will be updated periodically as eligibility and locations change. This story was last updated March 26.

Thousands of North Carolinians with chronic health conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Thousands of North Carolinians with chronic health conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this week.

Mecklenburg County Public Health

How to schedule an appointment: Anyone eligible for the vaccines can register for a COVID-19 shot from the county online and through the county’s hotline at 980-314-9400. Mecklenburg also maintains a vaccine waitlist.

More info: The county health department is giving shots at the Bojangles Coliseum, by appointment only.

The county expects to open up new COVID-19 appointments for April starting next week, county Public Health Director Gibbie Harris said. And right now, the county is working through the vaccine waitlist.

The county received its first shipment of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the first week of March.

All adults in NC will soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
All adults in NC will soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Novant Health

How to schedule an appointment: Anyone eligible for the vaccines can schedule a shot with Novant Health by logging into their existing MyChart account, or registering for an account online.

More info: Novant Health will return to Friendship Missionary Baptist Church this weekend, offering 320 second dose vaccinations and 150 first dose vaccinations.

Novant opened a permanent vaccine clinic in east Charlotte’s Triangle Shopping Center last month. The hospital system has also run mass vaccination events at Spectrum Center, including a clinic that fully immunized thousands of people in early March.

The Novant Health Community Engagement team launched its first mobile vaccination event Feb. 15, serving east Charlotte residents. The team expects to increase mobile vaccination efforts as more vaccines become available, according to Novant.

Pre-register: On its website, Novant patients may take a short questionnaire to determine which vaccine priority group they’re in. After logging in or signing up for MyChart, those who are pre-registered will be notified when eligible to schedule an appointment.

COVID-19 vaccines could be coming to the Spectrum Center in Charlotte soon.
COVID-19 vaccines could be coming to the Spectrum Center in Charlotte soon.

Atrium Health

How to schedule an appointment: Anyone eligible for the vaccines can schedule a shot with Atrium Health by logging into their existing MyAtriumHealth account, or registering for an account online. You can also call 704-468-8888.

More info: Atrium has hosted vaccination events at the old Eastland Mall with the Urban League of Central Carolinas and at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport this month.

The hospital system has vaccinated thousands of people at several mass vaccination events — including at Bank of America Stadium and at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. And Atrium immunized more than 6,500 people during a mass vaccination event this month in Cleveland County, the hospital said.

The hospital system hosted its latest mass vaccination event at Bank of America Stadium in March, vaccinating almost 14,000 people.

Atrium will hold second-dose appointment for its March Bank of America vaccine appointment March 30-April 1.

There’s a mass vaccination event at Johnson C. Smith University this weekend, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.​
There’s a mass vaccination event at Johnson C. Smith University this weekend, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.​

Pre-register: Those under 65 may use the COVID-19 vaccine pre-screen tool on Atrium’s website to determine their eligibility group and sign up to be notified when they may schedule an appointment.

CVS

How to schedule an appointment: Anyone eligible for the COVID-19 shot can sign up for an appointment online, on the CVS Pharmacy app or by calling 800-746-7287.

More info: CVS is offering COVID-19 vaccines at three locations in Mecklenburg County, along with locations in Monroe, Asheboro, Denton, Greensboro, Wake Forest and Wilmington. The shots are available by appointment only.

Walgreens

How to schedule an appointment: Anyone eligible for the COVID-19 shot can sign up for an appointment online.

More info: A number of Walgreens in North Carolina — including some in Charlotte — are offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible patients. A list of the Walgreens locations offering shots has not been released publicly.

Harris Teeter

How to schedule an appointment: Appointments can be scheduled online with Harris Teeter’s online scheduling tool.

More info: Harris Teeter announced this month some of its North Carolina stores will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible patients. That includes at least one store in Charlotte.

Tryon Medical Partners

How to schedule an appointment: Tryon Medical Partners will be contacting patients eligible to get the COVID-19 shot. The independent practice asks patients not to call the office about a vaccine appointment.

More info: In early February, Tryon Medical told patients it had been approved to distribute COVID-19 vaccines by the state. The independent practice will be soon receiving its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccines, according to a notice on Tryon Medical’s website.

Vaccine locations in North Carolina

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services maintains a list of providers by county who administer the vaccine. To see the latest and find one near you, visit covid19.ncdhhs.gov/findyourspot.

This story will update. Check back for more details.

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