Fayetteville, NC – Now that Cape Fear Valley Health (CFVH) is offering COVID-19 vaccines to everyone aged 16 and over, here is a practical question and answer guide for those who have not yet gone through the process of scheduling a vaccine appointment. and wish to do so.
I’m in a high priority group, can I still schedule a vaccine appointment?
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yea. Health professionals, essential frontline workers, the elderly and teachers can still make appointments.
Is this vaccine limited to those who live within a certain area?
Where can I schedule the vaccination?
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You can schedule a vaccination for the vaccine clinic in the online community. You will need to provide your first and last name, email address, phone number and the group you belong to. If you’re not sure which group you belong to, check the state guide to determine where you belong. You will be able to choose a location depending on the availability of open slots.
How far in advance can I schedule an appointment for my first dose?
Are consultations necessary for second doses?
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No, consultation is not necessary to receive a second dose, but you are asked to return to the same place where you received the first dose.
When and where do I get the CFVH vaccine ?:
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Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center Auditorium in Fayetteville (Offers Pfizer vaccine)
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Health Pavilion North ExpressCare in North Fayetteville (Offers Pfizer vaccine) The first doses will be administered from Tuesday to Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm
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Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown (Offers Modern vaccine) The first doses will be administered on Thursdays from 11am to 2pm
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Hoke Hospital in Raeford (Offers modern vaccine) This clinic will only offer second doses to those who have already received the first dose at Hoke Hospital.
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Hoke Pharmacy in Raeford (Offers modern vaccine) The first doses will be administered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 am to 1 pm
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Central pharmacy in Downtown Fayetteville (Offers Pfizer vaccine) The first doses will be administered on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 11 am to 4 pm
Can I get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine through CFVH?
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Yes, the Auditorium of the CFVH Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville (1638 Owen Drive) will host a unique clinic for the J&J vaccine on Wednesday, March 24, from 8 am to 4 pm. The J&J vaccine requires only one dose, although it should be noted that it is not approved for adolescents under the age of 18.
What are the age restrictions?
“It was such an easy process,” said Joan Kirkpatrick. “This changes a lot because I now feel safe in the community. I am happier to be part of this process of eliminating the virus so that we can get back to our normal lives.”
During the state’s COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen noted that almost a third (31.7%) of adults received at least one dose vaccination and 18.8% are fully vaccinated.
“I ask everyone to do it,” said John Rivera, who was recently vaccinated. “I am not surprised that, in this great country, it is possible to launch a vaccine to combat a pandemic like this, so quickly.”
“Our vaccine equality efforts remain a priority, along with speed,” Governor Roy Cooper said in a tweet. “We continue to vaccinate people quickly and fairly.”
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the state has stagnated, as opposed to the decrease as it had in recent weeks. Cohen said the state “was in a positive position”.
“Every shot in the arm brings us closer to turning the corner in this pandemic,” said Cooper.
The state says any adult in North Carolina who wants a coronavirus vaccine will be able to get it by May 1. Last week, the CFVH exceeded the 100,000 dose mark.