The Wayne County Health Department is now administering 4th doses, or second boosters, to individuals ages 50 or older or immunocompromised individuals. Officials say if you are in one of these groups, you may receive a second booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster…… read more »
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Health Officials Now Giving Second COVID-19 Booster Shot In Goldsboro
Local Physician Urges Everyone Eligible To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
The North Carolina Medical Society, representing thousands of physicians and PAs throughout North Carolina wants eligible individuals who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 to please have a conversation with their health care professional. Highly trained clinicians in your area, who we hope you have come to trust with your care, have the facts about the…… read more »
COVID-19 VACCINE: Local Doctor Shares Facts
COVID-19 is still here and there’s a push to get more people immunized against the life-threatening virus. With demand for the COVID-19 vaccine appearing to have plateaued, government officials and medical professionals are urging everyone to carefully consider the benefits of getting inoculated. Dr. David Tayloe is the founder of Goldsboro Pediatrics, and he has…… read more »
Wayne UNC President Urges Everyone To Get Vaccinated
There are options for getting your COVID vaccine locally. Operation Unite Goldsboro held its Spring Community Roundtable in a virtual format Thursday evening. Wayne UNC Health Care President and CEO Dr. Jessie Tucker, III was one of the presenters. When talking about the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Tucker reminded that we’re not out of the woods…… read more »
SJAFB Offers Vaccine For Authorized TRICARE Beneficiaries This Week
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line at the Seymour Johnson Fitness Center for specific groups of authorized TRICARE beneficiaries to include Active Duty Military, Guard and Reserve members, Military dependents, and Military Retirees. On Thursday, March 25, from 7:30 a.m. to noon Eastern Time, first doses of the…… read more »
SJAFB Hosts Vaccine Clinic For Some TRICARE Beneficiaries
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for specific groups of authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center this week. On Thursday, March 18th, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., first doses for persons aged 65 and older and persons 16 and older who…… read more »
SJAFB Offers COVID Vaccine Clinics For Some TRICARE Beneficiaries
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for specific groups of authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the base fitness center. On Thursday, March 11th from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., persons aged 65 and older and persons 16 and older who are at increased…… read more »
N.C. Prisons’ First Vaccine Allocation Arrives
The North Carolina prison system has received its first allocation of coronavirus vaccine, and inoculations began Wednesday morning. “I urge everyone to get vaccinated,” said Todd Ishee, Commissioner of Prisons. “This is our best shot to protect the health and safety of our colleagues and their families as well as the men and women in…… read more »
Health Department Providing Public Vaccinations At The Maxwell Center
Starting Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the Wayne County Health Department will be conducting public vaccinations at The Maxwell Center for individuals who have an appointment scheduled through the county’s COVID-19 vaccination hotline. A total of 1,500 doses will be distributed Wednesday through Friday at The Maxwell Center. By scheduling appointments for public vaccination, there will be no…… read more »
Health Department Working On Vaccination Process
Everyone is grappling for their position to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and the demand is testing local health departments. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, County Manager Craig Honeycutt noted it’s a challenging and fluid situation. Commissioner Joe Daughtery called the process for getting the vaccine out to residents “a nightmare”…… read more »
