UNC student vaccination clinic switching to Moderna vaccine
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic for UNC students will resume operation on Friday, but for now, it will be administering the Moderna vaccine.
Posted — UpdatedMany colleges and universities were previously using the Johnson & Johnson brand for its convenience as a single-dose vaccine. Earlier this week, the CDC and FDA made the recommendation for all clinics to pause the J&J vaccine.
Many students are looking to get the vaccine before summer break. At UNC, the last day of class is May 5, possibly creating challenges for colleges due to the waiting period. It's advised for patients to get the second dose 28 days after receiving the first dose.
Despite the pause, local clinics aren't seeing a significant downturn in participants. Clinics in Wake County, Johnston County and Cumberland County haven't slowed down with giving out Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, both of which require multiple doses.
On Friday, we're expected to learn more about the status of the J&J vaccine in a 10:30 a.m. briefing from the COVID-19 response team. The CDC will meet on April 23 to discuss the J&J vaccine's future.
There are still plenty of vaccination opportunities available throughout the WRAL viewing area.
Glenwood South Pharmacy in Raleigh has 50 first-dose appointments available for Friday and 100 slots for Tuesday, April 20. The pharmacy will also accommodate people looking to get their second dose of the Moderna vaccine.
Crown Complex in Fayetteville will have a standby lane open to get a vaccine without an appointment.
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