COVID-19 Vaccines For 75 And Up To Begin Wednesday In Mecklenburg

CHARLOTTE, NC — Mecklenburg County is set to begin offering a limited number of COVID-19 vaccinations to county residents 75 and older Wednesday.

Due to limited vaccine supplies, the county is offering vaccines in phases. In late December, frontline healthcare workers and those living and working in long term care facilities, considered Phase 1A, were offered the vaccine.

Beginning Jan. 6, adults in the 75 or older age group — considered "1B, Group 1" — will be able to receive a vaccine by appointment only and regardless of medical condition or living situation, county health officials said.

Supplies will be limited, according to county health officials.

"The County is opening a limited number of appointments for Phase 1b, Group 1 based on the current vaccine supply for both Phase 1a and Phase 1b," Mecklenburg County Public Health said. "If you are unable to secure an appointment right away, please continue to check for updates. As more vaccines are made available, additional appointment times will be made available."

How To Make An Appointment

• Vaccines for eligible Mecklenburg County residents will be distributed by appointment only.
• Appointments may be made online here beginning Jan. 5 at 8 a.m.
• Appointments may also be scheduled by calling 980-314-9400 Option 3. Says MCPH, "If you leave a message, we will attempt to return your call within 24-48 business hours."
• No walk-ins will be accepted at this time.
• Instructions regarding your second dose will be provided at your appointment for your first dose.
• More details about registering to receive the vaccine may be found here.

Where To Go

• Vaccinations will be administered at the Bojangles Coliseum, located at 2700 East Independence Boulevard in Charlotte.
• Enter from Briar Creek Road (exit 244 off East Independence Blvd). Park in sections 10-15 for nearest access.

County health officials said that once more vaccine becomes available, vaccinations will then begin to be offered to other groups in the "1B" phase, including healthcare and frontline essential workers who are 50 years old or older, and frontline workers of any age and healthcare workers of any age, regardless of whether they work directly with COVID-19 patients. Those vaccinations are expected to begin in late January, MCPH said.

More information about Mecklenburg County's COVID-19 vaccination plan may be found here.