COVID-19 Vaccine at Atrium Health

Just a mask and any personal items you need! You can bring your vaccine card or record if you’ve already had a dose, or any vaccine clinic can access your COVID-19 vaccination record virtually when you arrive.

Boosters and additional doses help your body get strong and stay strong against COVID-19 as time goes on. Keep reading to learn more, and view North Carolina guidelines for additional details.

Boosters

Everyone 18 and older can now get a booster dose of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

Boosters are recommended at least 6 months after the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and 2 months after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

You can get any COVID-19 vaccine brand for your booster dose, even if it’s different from what you received before (“mixing and matching”). For example, you can get a Moderna booster even if you were vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Additional Pfizer and Moderna doses

Most people who get the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines only need 2 doses to be fully vaccinated. Some immunocompromised people may need an additional (third) dose to get the same initial immune response.

You might need an additional dose if:

• You got the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and
• You’re moderately to severely immunocompromised, and
• It’s been at least 28 days since your second dose.

Ask your doctor if an additional dose is right for you.

The COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone ages 5 and older. Adults ages 18 and up can get any of the available vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson). Children ages 5 to 17 can get the Pfizer vaccine.

Talk to your doctor before getting the vaccine if you have a weakened immune system due to conditions like cancer, a medication you’re taking, or if you’re pregnant.

For more details, visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) website. 

We encourage all eligible children to get vaccinated. The Pfizer vaccine is currently approved for kids ages 5 to 17. To learn more, check out frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination for:

• Kids ages 5 to 11
• Teens

Talk to your child’s doctor about any other questions or concerns you have.

All approved COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective. No matter what, you’re getting excellent protection against COVID-19.

Adults ages 18 and up can get any of the available vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson). Adults can also choose which vaccine brand to get for their booster, even if it’s different from what they got before.

Children ages 5 to 17 can get the Pfizer vaccine.

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has full FDA approval for people 16 and up. This means extended data has shown that the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective against COVID-19 and that the benefits outweigh the risks.

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is still available for children ages 5 to 15 under emergency use authorization (EUA). See the following question to learn more.

Emergency use authorization (EUA) is different from full FDA approval – but safety and efficacy are still at the center. During a public health crisis, EUA allows the FDA to offer vaccines sooner (and potentially save lives sooner, too). During this time, the FDA works with the vaccine developer and clinical researchers, continually reviewing the vaccine, looking closely at data and planning next steps.

Though fully approved for people 16 and up, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available under EUA for children ages 5 to 15. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are also available under EUA for people 18 and up.

You can schedule your COVID-19 vaccine online or through your MyAtriumHealth account. For help, call 704-468-8888.

Schedule online

Answer a few quick questions, then pick a time and location to schedule your vaccine.

Schedule via MyAtriumHealth

• Step 1: Log in to MyAtriumHealth⁺
• Step 2: Click on Schedule COVID-19 Vaccination.*
• Step 3: Click on COVID-19 Vaccination.
• Step 4: Answer a few quick questions, then schedule your vaccine!
• *If you are using the MyAtriumHealth app, click on See All Appointments and then Schedule an Appointment.
• +If you are under the age of 18 and do not have a MyAtriumHealth account, please schedule your COVID-19 vaccine here or call 704-468-8888.

Don’t have a MyAtriumHealth account? Sign up now.

The COVID-19 vaccine is given by injection (shot).

Like all Atrium Health locations, our vaccination sites follow COVID-Safe care measures. We'll ensure physical distancing and have proper personal protective equipment (PPE) on patients and staff.

There’s no direct cost to you to get the vaccine:

• If you have insurance, the administration fee will be paid by your insurance with no cost to you.
• If you do not have insurance, the fee can be paid for by the Provider Relief Fund with no cost to you.

Yes. Evidence shows that the vaccines protect you better than having had COVID-19. Even if you’ve already had COVID-19, getting vaccinated is the best way to keep yourself from getting sick again and having severe symptoms.

If you have or had COVID-19, you should get a vaccine when:

• Your symptoms are gone and
• You’ve met the criteria to stop isolation

This also applies if you get infected between doses of the vaccine.

If you received monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait at least 90 days after treatment to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all pregnant or breastfeeding women get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Still have questions? Learn more about the vaccine if you’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding.

Most experts agree that people with chronic conditions should receive a COVID-19 vaccination. It’s especially important to protect yourself from COVID-19 if you’re immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness from the virus. The COVID-19 vaccination is one added layer of protection.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for those with chronic conditions.

If you got your COVID-19 vaccine through Atrium Health, your vaccination record is in MyAtriumHealth. It includes the date(s) you were vaccinated and which vaccine you got.

Follow the instructions below to find your vaccination record in MyAtriumHealth.

Website:

1. Log in to MyAtriumHealth.
2. Click on Health Record.
3. Under Immunizations, find your COVID-19 vaccination record.

App:

1. Log in to MyAtriumHealth.
2. Click on Health Record.
3. Click on Health Summary.
4. Scroll down to Immunizations to find your COVID-19 vaccination record.

You can also call the medical records department at 704-667-9500 or toll free at 844-383-2109.

Your doctor: As always, we’re here for you. If you have concerns about your health and whether the vaccine is right for you, please talk to your doctor.

COVID-19 Resource Center: Learn where to get tested, how to protect yourself and where to access care – as well as news and updates on research and vaccines.

MyAtriumHealth: It’s our online patient portal. You can use it to schedule and keep up with vaccine appointments. You can also send messages to your healthcare provider. You don’t need to be a patient to sign up.

National and state resources:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• NC Department of Health and Human Services
• SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
• GA Department of Public Health