COVID-19

** COVID-19 Information **

3130 US 70 HWY Black Mountain NC 28711

(828) 669-9970

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COVID-19

COVID vaccines

Rapid COVID testing now available

We are administering COVID vaccines every day of the week! We can give first, second, or third doses, depending on what is needed.

Boosters are now recommended for certain people:

People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Covid vaccine at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series;
People 50-64 years old with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series;
People 18–49 years old with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series, depending on their individual benefits and risks;
People 18-64 who are at increased risk for Covid-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot vaccine at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.

Click here to schedule your Pfizer vaccine (1st, 2nd, 3rd for immunocompromised, or Booster dose)

Click here to schedule your Moderna vaccine (1st, 2nd, or 3rd for immunocompromised, or Booster dose)

J&J vaccine coming next week

Rapid COVID testing now available

We are now able to offer the BD Veritor™ System Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A+B.

It is a simple nasal swab inside the opening of the nose. It gives results in 20-30 minutes and costs $125 per test. We are not able to bill insurance at this time, but you may be able to submit your receipt to insurance for reimbursement.

Click here to schedule your test

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information on Vaccines

Pfizer

- 2 shots separated by 3 weeks or 21 days

- FDA approved for ages 16 and up

- EUA approved for ages 12-15

- Fact Sheet available here

Moderna

- 2 shots separated by 4 weeks or 28 days*

- approved for ages 18 and up

- Fact Sheet available here

Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalization for Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines was 93% and 88%, respectively, whereas the single-dose Janssen vaccine had somewhat lower at 71%. Click here to read the article in MMWR that compares all three vaccines.

Prevention

Until you are vaccinated, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. It is critical that the people in our communities follow all local self-quarantine, masking, and social distancing policies to reduce the impact of this pandemic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of COVID-19.

Treatment

To access the CDC self-checker and learn more about what to do if you fall ill, visit the CDC website: What to Do If You Are Sick.

Vaccination

For other locations or to look for a specific vaccine, follow this link to the COVID Vaccine Finder.

Check out these videos from the CDC to learn more about what to expect from your vaccine appointment or what to expect after your COVID-19 vaccine.

For more information about the available vaccines, visit the CDC website: COVID-19 Vaccine.

For more information about COVID-19, vaccine rollout or to get on the county waitlist, visit the state and county websites or call the Buncombe Ready Team at 828-250-5000.