Clinics Set To Distribute Second-Doses Of Vaccine In Mecklenburg

CHARLOTTE, NC — Second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to those who received their first dose though Mecklenburg County Public Health, the county announced.

The vaccine doses, which will be administered by StarMed Healthcare, may be obtained by appointment only for those eligible at vaccination clinics at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte.

"This partnership ensures that there are enough appointments available for individuals to receive their second COVID-19 vaccine dose and allows Public Health to continue to administer first doses of the vaccine as quickly and equitably as possible," said Public Health Director Gibbie Harris.

How To Make An Appointment:

• Individuals who received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from MCPH and need to schedule their second dose appointment (due 21 days after the first dose), may make an appointment at this website, MCPH said.
• Individuals who already scheduled a second dose COVID-19 vaccine appointment through MCPH do not need to schedule a second appointment through this system.

First and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are available at the Bojangles Coliseum, located at 2700 East Independence Blvd. in Charlotte, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, MCPH said.

Says MCPH, "To access parking for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Bojangles' Coliseum, please use the entrance on Briar Creek Road. Briar Creek Road is exit 244 on East Independence Blvd. If you need transportation to your vaccination appointment, contact the Mecklenburg County Transportation System at 980-314-7600."

What to Bring:

• For second COVID-19 vaccine dose appointments, bring the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card that shows proof of your first dose.
• A picture of the card on your phone is acceptable if you don't have a physical copy of the card.
• Verification of receipt of the first dose through MCPH is required prior to administration of the second dose.
• Insurance information if you have insurance. There is NO COST to the individual who is receiving the vaccine. Insurance is not required.

If you have additional questions, please visit mecknc.gov/COVID-19, call 980-314-9400 Option 3 or email MeckCVMS@mecknc.gov.

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