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Davidson County Health Department accepting first dose vaccine appointments all this week

According to Davidson County officials, appointments will be available to those interested from Monday, April 12 to Saturday, April 17.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Davidson County Health Department is booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments all this week, and you can choose the brand of vaccine you want by picking the day of the week it is available. Health officials say demand for the vaccine has steadily dropped over the last two weeks, and they have around 900 Pfizer shots available. 

Appointments are available between Monday, April 12 to Saturday, April 17. Here's a look at what vaccine brands are available each day. 

Monday, April 12: First-dose Pfizer shots are available to those 16 and older at the Davidson County Health Department. Night appointments are also available. 

Tuesday, April 13: First-dose Pfizer shots are available to those 16 and older at the Davidson County Health Department. 

Wednesday, April 14: First-dose Moderna shots are available for those 18 and older at the Davidson County Health Department. 

Thursday, April 15: First-dose Pfizer shots are available at the Davidson County Health Department and West Campus for those 16 and older. 

Friday, April 16: First-dose Pfizer shots are available at the Davidson County Health Department and West Campus for those 16 and older. 

Saturday, April 17: The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available at the health department for those 18 and older. 

Visit Davidson County’s website for more information and to schedule an appointment. You can also reach the Davidson County Health Department at (336) 236-3096.

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