COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Schedule an Appointment - Booster - Health Department - Lincolnton

Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines can be made by calling Lincoln County Health Department at 704-735-3001.

If you received:

 

Pfizer

Who should get a booster:

  • Adults 18 years and older

 

Who may get a booster:

  • Teens 16-17 years old (Pfizer only)

When to get a booster:

  • At least 6 months after completing your primary Covid-19 vaccination series

Which booster can you get:

  • Pfizer or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most situations*

If you received:

Moderna

Who should get a booster:

  • Adults 18 years and older

When to get a booster:

  • At least 6 months after completing your primary Covid-19 vaccination series

Which booster can you get:

  • Pfizer or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most situations*

If you received:

Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen*

Who should get a booster:

  • Adults 18 years and older

When to get a booster:

  • At least 2 months after receiving your J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccination

Which booster can you get:

  • Pfizer or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most situations*


*The Pfizer or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are preferred over Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine may be considered in some situations for an individual who:

  • Has had a sever reaction after an mRNA vaccination dose
  • Has a severe allergy to an ingredient of Pfizer or Moderna
  • Would otherwise remain unvaccinated for COVID-19 due to limited access to Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
  • Wants to get the Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine despite the safety concerns.

A third full dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 years and older or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for ages 18 years or older, is recommended for moderately and severely immunocompromised people. This priority group consists of patients who self-attest to being moderately to severely immunocompromised. The CDC defines this as 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 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome)

• Advanced or untreated HIV infection

• Active treatment with medication that may suppress your immune response

The third dose for moderately and severely immunocompromised people shall be administered at least 28 days after completion of the initial 2-dose vaccine series.

While vaccines provide the best protection from COVID-19, treatment options such as Monoclonal Antibodies are available if you test positive. If taken early, they can reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. Ask your doctor about Monoclonal Antibodies or call the Combat COVID Monoclonal Antibodies Call Center at 1-877-332-6585. 

Schedule an Appointment - COVID Pediatric Vaccine - Health Department - Lincolnton

Following the Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA and approved recommendations from the CDC, Lincoln County Health Department will now be accepting calls to schedule appointments for Pfizer’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11. Appointments will begin Monday, November 8th, 2021. Appointments will be made based on availability of Pfizer’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for children. Appointments can be made by calling the health department at (704) 735-3001.

Vaccination Updates:

Press Release 11.3.2021 - COVID Pediatric Vaccine Update

Press Release 10-27-2021  - COVID Booster Vaccine Update 

Press Release 8-18-2021 - Third Dose Vaccine Update

Press Release 4-9-2021- Vaccine Update En español 

Press Release 2-04-2021 - Vaccine Update En español

Press Release 1-29-2021 - Vaccine Update En español

Press Release 1-26-2021 - A Message from the Lincoln County Health Director

Press Release 1-25-2021 - Lincoln County Suspends Vaccination Appointment Scheduling

Press Release 1-22-2021 - Lincoln County COVID Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic Schedule is Full - En español

Press Release 1-21-2021 - Lincoln County Announces Additional COVID Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic - En español

Press Release 1-20-2021 - Lincoln County COVID Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic Schedule is Full

Press Release 1-19-2021 - Lincoln County Announces COVID Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic

Press Release 1-19-2021 - Lincoln County Sets Up COVID-19 Call Center

Press Release 1-06-2021 - Lincoln County Health Department Update on Moderna Vaccine 

Press Release 1-04-2021 - Lincoln County Health Department Update on Moderna Vaccine