Booster shots are available anywhere COVID-19 vaccines are available. People do not need a doctor's note to get a booster shot and may self-attest to eligibility.
Vaccine Information
The Craven County Health Department is vaccinating individuals 6 months of age and older.
COVID-19 vaccinations are free.
Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Individuals who are immunocompromised and received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines can now receive an additional dose to better protect themselves from COVID-19. The additional dose should be given at least 28 days after completing the initial two-dose series.
Boosters doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now available to all North Carolinians 12 and older. Booster doses of Pfizer and Moderna should be given 5 months after completing the initial two-dose series. A booster dose of J&J should be given at least 2 months after receiving the single shot. You may also be eligible for a second booster dose four months after completing your first booster dose. Please note that the Craven County Health Department does not administer the J&J vaccine.
See the Frequently Asked Questions page for detailed information about who is eligible for additional/booster doses. You can also use this Booster Eligibility Tool to see if you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
Please call the COVID-19 vaccine call center at 252-636-6693 to schedule your vaccine appointment.
Call center hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- Individuals that receive the Pfizer vaccine will need parental consent if they are under 16 years of age and if they are receiving a booster and are 16 or 17 years of age. The Parental Consent Form can be found here.
- Moderna vaccine is only available to individuals 6 months to five years of age and individuals 18 years of age and older. Parental consent must be give for those that are 6 months to five years of age.
- We are not offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at this time.
Resources:
National Vaccine Locator
Moderna Vaccine Information (6 mos - 5 years)
Moderna Vaccine Information (18+ years)
Pfizer Vaccine Information (6mos - 4 years)
Pfizer Vaccine Information (5-11 years)
Pfizer Vaccine Information (12+ years)
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions