People hoping to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine at Wake County Public Health no longer need to join a waiting list and wait to be contacted.
Ryan Jury, director of the Wake County Mass Vaccination Branch, told WRAL News on Friday that the website, covid19.wakegov.com/vaccine, now offers live scheduling. All people have to do is sign up for a time, place and vaccine brand.
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“We were able to work through the backlog of requests,” Jury said. ” So a person can come to our site today and make an appointment for the next seven days on one of our sites. ‘
People 16 years and older can get a Pfizer vaccine, and people 18 years old can get a Modern vaccine. Both vaccines require second doses, which are usually scheduled during first dose appointments.
The use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is currently suspended at most state clinics on the recommendation of U.S. health officials, who are investigating whether the shot may be related to rare blood clotting disorders.
Wake County vaccinates adults ages 16 and older at PNC Arena, the Human Services Center on Departure Drive, the Wake County Public Health Center on Sunnybrook Road and the Wake County Commons Building.
An increase in vaccine stocks and a decrease in the number of people seeking shots also cause other provinces to change their reporting systems.
In Durham County, starting Monday, the Durham County Department of Public Health will do away with its online scheduling system and reopen phone lines for people who want vaccinations. All members of the community of 16 and older should call 919-560-HELP (4357) to make an appointment.
The change was made due to an increase in vaccine inventory, and organizers expect to be able to schedule individuals for appointments within one week.
Lee County also said fewer people are looking for vaccines, and as a result, mass transit clinics will stop on April 21st. Instead, people can contact the Lee County Health Department to make an appointment at a smaller clinic.
Countries see less demand for vaccines
Only a third of North Carolina adults were fully vaccinated, but the counties of Durham, Franklin, Wayne, Johnston, Harnett, and Orange all reported a decrease in demand.
Todd McGee, director of community relations in Orange County, said he believes there are more places to get a chance, such as pharmacies and grocery stores, but he also mentions hesitation against vaccines.
McGee said Orange County is trying to address hesitation against vaccines by working with trusted community partners.
“The biggest group we’re the problem now is people like me, the middle-aged white guys, who for whatever reason are afraid to get the vaccine or do not think it is necessary,” McGee said.
Wake County is the only country to be contacted by WRAL News that does not see a problem with the question.