WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Following updated emergency use authorizations (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Novant Health will begin offering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters beginning Tuesday, Oct. 26.
To date, the healthcare system has administered over 565,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, which includes more than 285,000 fully vaccinated individuals. More than 24,000 booster doses have been administered to those who became eligible under previous EUA updates, including immunocompromised patients.
How to schedule a booster dose
We ask all individuals seeking a booster dose to schedule an appointment. You do not have to be a Novant Health patient to schedule. Ways to schedule include:
- MyChart: MyChart is the best way to schedule an appointment. Anyone can create a MyChart account by visiting MyNovant.org. Appointment availability can be accessed under Visits > Schedule an appointment > COVID-19 Vaccine.
- GetVaccinated.org: Anyone can schedule an appointment online.
- Primary care clinics: established patients are able to call their primary care clinic to schedule an appointment at that clinic, if it is offering the vaccine, or at the nearest Novant Health vaccination site.
- Those who do not have access to the internet or a primary care provider can call 855-NH-VAC-4U (855-648-2248) for scheduling assistance.
Where to get a booster dose
The following locations will accept eligible individuals by appointment only:
- Novant Health Medical Group – Hanes (196 Hanes Mall Circle, Winston-Salem, NC 27103) is open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Novant Health Medical Group – East Mecklenburg (6070 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212) is open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Novant Health Medical Group – Huntersville (17220 Northcross Drive, Suite 110, Huntersville, NC 28078) is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Novant Health Medical Group – Salisbury (J.F. Hurley YMCA 828 Jake Alexander Blvd. W Salisbury, NC 28147) is open Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Select Novant Health primary care clinics
- Retail pharmacies and others also will offer booster doses
- If an individual is seeking a more convenient time or location they can visit the NCDHHS location finder, here.
Eligibility criteria by products
Moderna
- Who is eligible? According to the CDC, those who are:
- 65 years and older
- Age 18+ who are at high risk of severe COVID-19
- Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
- When can those eligible receive the booster?
- At least six months following the second dose in the primary Moderna series
- Is the booster the same product as the first two doses?
- No. The booster is a half-dose
Johnson & Johnson
- Who is eligible? According to the CDC:
- Individuals 18 years and older.
- When can those eligible receive the booster?
- At least two months following first Johnson & Johnson dose
- Is the booster the same product as the first dose?
- Yes. It’s the same product that people received before
Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)
- Who is eligible? According to the CDC, those who are:
- 65 years and older
- Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
- Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
- Age 18+ who work in high-risk settings
- Age 18+ who live in high-risk settings
- When can those eligible receive the booster?
- At least six months following second dose in the primary Pfizer-BioNTech series
- Is the booster the same product as the first two doses?
- Yes. It’s the same product that people received before
Most frequently asked questions:
Do I need to receive the same vaccine product I received earlier in the series?
You can, but you do not have to. Following updated guidance from the FDA, eligible individuals can “mix and match” booster doses following completion of primary vaccination with a different available COVID-19 vaccine.
Can I receive the booster at the same time as my flu vaccine or other vaccines?
Yes. You can receive COVID-19 vaccines the same day as other vaccines. You can also receive COVID-19 vaccines if you have received another vaccine within two weeks.
Do I need to bring my COVID-19 vaccine card to my appointment?
Yes, please bring your vaccine card. Physical cards and photos of cards will be accepted. If you have lost your vaccination card, and you did not receive your previous doses with Novant Health, you should contact the site where you obtained your vaccine series to confirm the product you received and dates. If you have lost your vaccination card and you did receive your previous doses with Novant Health, we will be able to access your records and issue a replacement card.
How will we verify an individual’s eligibility? Is identification required?
Individuals self-identify and attest to their eligibility status. Individuals will not be asked for any identification or proof of residency. Insurance is not required, however patients are asked for insurance information if they have it for filing of the administration of the vaccine purposes only.
Is the booster dose free?
Yes. All COVID-19 vaccines are free for every individual, including those who do not have insurance.
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