Wake County announces pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Wake County is adding multiple pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Raleigh this week.
Posted — UpdatedAll four sites are in Raleigh. There is no cost to attend and no identification or insurance is required.
- Monday (Aug. 8) at The Salvation Army (1863 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh) from noon to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday (Aug. 9) at South Wilmington Street Center - men's shelter (1420 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh) from noon to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday (Aug. 10) Southgate Community Library (Southgate Plaza parking lot - 1601 Cross Link Road, Raleigh) from noon to 6 p.m.
- Thursday (Aug. 11) La Bonita grocery store (689 North Market Drive, Raleigh) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Starting Monday, the clinics will feature the Novavax brand vaccine, which uses a protein-based technology to help prevent diseases like shingles, hepatitis B and the flu.
“Already, more than a million doses of Novavax vaccine have been administered worldwide, and Wake County is proud to yet again expand our COVID-19 services to offer this new option in our clinics throughout county,” said Sig Hutchinson, chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners.
“We’re hoping this familiar type of vaccine might be popular with those who have yet to get their first shot of COVID-19 protection,” said Wake County Public Health Division Director Rebecca Kaufman.
All brands of the vaccine will be offered at the clinics.
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