COVID-19 Vaccine

Immunization with a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is an important component to reduce COVID-19-related illnesses. Vaccinations are essential to protect everyone’s health and safety and our community as a whole.

How to Schedule a Vaccination Appointment

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has COVID-19 both vaccination and booster appointments available for eligible people ages 5+.

First dose: Use online scheduling, myWakeHealth or call 336-70-COVID.

Second, additional primary or booster doses: call 336-70-COVID or search for a vaccine provider near you.

Vaccine Locations

Who Is Eligible for Boosters?

Primary Vaccine Series: Everyone ages 5+ should get a COVID-19 vaccine primary series. Learn more about pediatric vaccines

Additional Primary Doses: People ages 5+ who are moderately or severely immune compromised should receive an additional primary dose. Patients unsure if they meet these criteria should contact their specialist or primary care office for guidance.

Boosters: People ages 12+ should get a booster shot. Review booster eligibility criteria

Pfizer - Ages 12+ at least 5 months or more after completing primary series
Moderna - Ages 18+ at least 5 months or more after completing primary series
Johnson & Johnson - Ages 18+ at least 2 months or more after receiving initial Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The CDC allows people ages 18+ to choose a different booster than the vaccine type originally received in their primary series.

Learn More About Boosters

Getting Your Vaccine

Trusting the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, in collaboration with colleagues at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and UNC Chapel Hill, are committed to providing community-based opportunities for COVID-19 engagement.

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¡Hablemos de las vacunas contra el COVID-19!

El Centro Maya Angelou para la Equidad en la Salud, en colaboración con colegas de Wake Forest Baptist Health y UNC Chapel Hill, están comprometidos a brindar oportunidades basadas en la comunidad para la participación de COVID-19.

COVID-19 Research

Wake Forest School of Medicine is leading the regional response and actively participating in national and global COVID-19 research efforts. These studies will enhance our knowledge base of the susceptibility, treatment and prevention of COVID-19 in the communities we serve and beyond.

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COVID-19 Podcasts

Listen to the latest BestHealth podcast episodes featuring topics and discussions related to COVID-19 from experts at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Get up-to-date regional information surrounding the virus and vaccinations and advice on how to better protect yourself and your family.

Topics range from dealing with stress eating, anxiety, talking to your kids about COVID-19, vaccine updates and more.

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