Vaccine Information

This is an ever-evolving situation and we will do our best to keep the below information current.

As of 1/14/2020, NC Department of Health HS has approved COVID vaccine administration for both Group 1 (health care workers and long term care staff and residents) AND Group 2 (older adults > 65 years old) - view here. Vaccine appointment slots are expanding and there are various options through both local health departments, UNC and Duke but it may take a little patience. The vaccine is free to everyone who wants it.

NC Department of Health | View Here

Options for vaccine access are all listed on the state health department website and this information will likely change as more distribution sites are available in the coming weeks.

UNC-Chapel Hill | View Here

Go to the bottom of the website and the blue bar to "schedule my vaccine." You can do it online if you have a UNC medical record number (it takes you to “Mychart”) or call the number listed (984) 215-5485. You do not need to be a UNC patient. There are currently 5-6 administration centers including The Friday Center in Chapel Hill.

Duke | View Here

Duke's system is also accepting anyone over 65 years of age, and adding people to the waiting list as there is limited supply. You will be called back or notified by MyChart when appointments are available.

Eligible Duke patients can go straight into their MyChart / Schedule an Appointment / COVID VACCINATION. You click on that and answer a few questions. You can then choose one of 4 or 5 places that you'd like to get the vaccine. If there are appointments available, you can schedule online right then.

Duke COVID hotline 919-385-0429 can take you to the vaccination appointment center. Option 2 then Option 1 after you choose English vs Spanish. You don't have to be a Duke patient. It's open 8am to 8pm Monday through Sunday. You may experience a long wait time so be prepared for this.

Orange County Health Department

You do not have to be a resident of Orange County to receive a vaccine through Orange County. Orange County has started scheduling appointments for Group 2 (>65 years) as of 1/14/2020.

  1. Complete the Vaccine Interest Form (VIF) or call 919-913-8088 if you don’t have access to a computer or would like help filling out the form. Please be patient for a return call if you decide to leave a voicemail.

  2. Register for the vaccine. You will receive an email with a link to an online registration form to enter your data into the COVID-19 Vaccine Management System (CVMS). It will take several minutes to complete. It is only available in English, but county staff are available to help register in other languages besides English by calling 919-913-8088.

  3. Schedule your vaccine appointment. When an individual is eligible to receive a vaccine, you will receive another email from the Orange County Health Department to schedule an appointment.

Durham County Health Department

Durham County Health Department currently has a limited supply of vaccine and are only vaccinating Group 1. They intend to start Group 2 on 1/19/2021. For health care workers in Group 1, email the health department at phplanning@dconc.gov to receive a registration form for your employer to complete for all eligible staff at your medical/dental office. When appointments are available for those >65 years of age, the health department will make the scheduling phone number available on the Durham County website.