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.

Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has received 6,900 doses of the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to provide to children ages 5-11 throughout our region during Waves 1 and 2 of the vaccine distribution plan. The smaller-dose vaccine is given in a two-dose series three weeks apart. Read the FDA Fact Sheet for more detailed information about the vaccine.

Appointments are available at a number of pediatric primary clinics throughout the region with plans to expand to other locations in the coming weeks. Parents/guardians must accompany the child to the appointment to provide written consent.

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How to Schedule a Vaccination Appointment

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has COVID-19 vaccination appointments available for individuals 5 years and older and booster dose appointments for individuals 18 and older.

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

Second dose: For those who did not receive their first dose at Wake Forest Baptist, call 336-70-COVID.

Third dose (Pfizer or Moderna): For those moderately or severely immune compromised, call 336-70-COVID. Patients who are unsure if they meet these criteria should contact their specialist or primary care office to ensure a third dose is appropriate for their specific situation.

Booster dose (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson): Call 336-70-COVID or search for a vaccine provider near you.

Vaccine Locations

Who Is Eligible for Boosters?

Pfizer and Moderna

A booster dose is recommended for everyone 18 and older who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 6 months or more after completing their initial series. If you are moderately or severely immune compromised and already received a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in your primary series, you may receive a booster dose at least 6 months after your third dose.

Johnson & Johnson

A booster dose is recommended for everyone 18 or older who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than 2 months ago.

Learn More About Boosters

Getting Your Vaccine

Young Adults - It's Your Turn to Get Vaccinated!

Young Adults Current trends show individuals 18-29 are lagging the most in COVID-19 vaccine rates compared with other generations. While your risk of serious complications from COVID-19 may be less, spreading COVID-19 to your family and friends can have serious and deadly repercussions.

Vaccines offer us the best chance to get back to normal – back to Friday Night football, to Girls’ Night Out, to in-person baby showers and wedding receptions and much, much more.

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.

Listen to the Panel Discussion

¡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 Vaccination in the African American Community Discussion

High Point leaders discuss the COVID-19 vaccination in the African American community and why it is so important. Dr. James Hoekstra, President of High Point Medical Center is joined by Dr. Linda Taylor, High Point Medical Center Emergency Department Physician, and Reverend Frank Thomas, Pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church of High Point.

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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