A Year in Review: COVID-19 Vaccines

A Year in Review: COVID-19 Vaccines A timeline of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's COVID-19 vaccine milestones from 2020-21.

December 2020

Dec. 14, 2020

First Delivery of Pfizer Vaccine

2,925 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrive at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center — the first in N.C. to receive the vaccine and first in the U.S. to receive the vaccine via UPS.

Dec. 15, 2020

First 10 Vaccinations

The first ten providers and employees at Wake Forest Baptist receive their first COVID-19 vaccine.

January 2021

Jan. 7, 2021

Vaccinating Patients 75 and older

Wake Forest Baptist begins providing the COVID-19 vaccine to a small group of its patients 75 and older, following federal and state guidance.

Jan. 21, 2021

Vaccinating Patients 65 and older

Wake Forest Baptist begins offering the COVID-19 vaccine to patients 65 and older.

February 2021

Feb. 11, 2021

Homebound Vaccinations

Wake Forest Baptist begins providing vaccinations to homebound patients age 65 and older.

Feb. 25, 2021

Vaccinating Patients on Dialysis

Wake Forest Baptist begins providing vaccinations to those 65 and older who receive dialysis treatment at our outpatient dialysis clinics throughout the region.

March 2021

March 3, 2021

Mobile Vaccinations

Wake Forest Baptist begins using its Mobile Health Clinic to provide vaccinations to older adults who live in underserved areas of Winston-Salem.

March 12, 2021

Mass Vaccination Clinic

Wake Forest Baptist partners with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health and Novant Health to hold a three-day mass COVID-19 vaccination event at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

March 18, 2021

WSSU Vaccination Clinic

Wake Forest Baptist partners with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Novant Health and Winston-Salem State University to hold an six-week-long vaccination clinic at WSSU as part of a FEMA vaccine distribution effort.

May 2021

May 15, 2021

Pediatric Vaccinations: Ages 12 to 15

Brenner Children's holds vaccination events for children ages 12 to 15, in Winston-Salem and High Point.

June 2021

June 8, 2021

Primary Care Clinics Vaccinations

Wake Forest Baptist begins offering vaccination appointments at our adult and pediatric primary care clinics across the region.

September 2021

Sept. 27, 2021

Booster Vaccines

Wake Forest Baptist begins offering booster shots to those in our community, following CDC guidance.

November 2021

Nov. 4, 2021

Pediatric Vaccinations: Ages 5 to 11

Brenner Children's becomes the first in the region to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5 to 11.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Immunization with a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is an important component to reduce COVID-19-related illnesses. Vaccinations are essential to protect everyone’s health and safety and our community as a whole.

How to Schedule a Vaccine Appointment

COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available for individuals 5 years and older and booster dose appointments for individuals 16 and older.

First dose: Use online scheduling, myWakeHealth or call 336-70-COVID.

Second dose: For those who did not receive their first dose at Wake Forest Baptist, call 336-70-COVID.

Third dose (Pfizer or Moderna): For those moderately or severely immune compromised, call 336-70-COVID. Patients who are unsure if they meet these criteria should contact their specialist or primary care office to ensure a third dose is appropriate for their specific situation.

Booster dose (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson): Call 336-70-COVID or search for a vaccine provider near you.

Wake Forest Baptist COVID-19 Vaccine Site

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