Graham County Vaccine Information

Graham County, NC -- Graham County Government: Jan 21, 2021: WANT TO GET VACCINATED??? Our Health Department is

working hard to get folks in our community vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently, 4.74% of the NC population has received their first dose of vaccine. In Graham County, 5.2% of the population has received their first dose. We are grateful to the Health Department staff for their hard work and tireless efforts. They are the reason we are ahead of the curve on vaccinations.

VACCINE SUPPLY IS VERY LIMITED: With a nationwide vaccine shortage, our Health Department only receives 100 doses per week at this time. When they receive vaccine, they are vaccinating 40-60 people per day until supply runs out. ***The Health Department has filled all available appointments for the supply the have. They will not be able to make any new appointments until they get confirmation of the next shipment of vaccine.
GROUPS CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE FOR VACCINATION: Currently, Group 1 & Group 2 are eligible to make an appointment to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Group 1 includes healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents & staff. Group 2 includes anyone aged 65 or older. Older patients and Group 1 & 2 patients at highest risk of death from COVID-19 are prioritized. As an example, someone who is 76 will be prioritized over someone who is 67.
YOU CAN SIGN-UP for the Health Department’s master list of county residents who want to be vaccinated. To be added to the list, call 828-479-7900. If you reach the voicemail please leave a message with your Full Legal Name, Date of Birth, Address, Best Phone Number to contact you, and any health conditions that may put you at high risk of death from COVID-19. You will be added to the master list and assigned to Group 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. When it comes time for your Group to begin getting their first dose of the vaccine, someone from the Health Department will call you to schedule an appointment. ***Currently, the COVID-19 vaccine is only approved for adults aged 18 & over.