Orange County Health News
September 1, 2021 |
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Orange County Health Department clinics, COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics, COVID-19 testing clinics and offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 6th. The walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Hillsborough will also be closed on Saturday, September 4th.
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Updated CDC Vaccination Guidance
CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public indoor places, even if fully vaccinated. This new guidance is in response to a rapid and alarming rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations around the country, reversing a steady decline since January 2021. New data has also emerged showing that the Delta variant is more infectious and spreads more easily than other variants, even among some vaccinated individuals.
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccines are working very well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, even against the widely spreading Delta variant. However, with the Delta variant, public health experts are starting to see reduced protection against mild and moderate disease. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for a booster shot so vaccinated people maintain protection over the coming months. The goal is for people to start receiving a COVID-19 booster shot beginning in the fall, with individuals being eligible starting 8 months after they received their second dose of an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna). This is subject to authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and recommendation by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
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Rumor: Pet heart worm medicine, Ivermectin, will kill COVID
Myth: Pet heart worm medicine, Ivermectin, will kill COVID Fact: Ivermectin tablets are approved for use in people for the treatment of some parasitic worms (intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis) and ivermectin topical formulations are approved for human use by prescription-only for the treatment of external parasites such as headlice and skin conditions such as rosacea. Ivermectin is FDA-approved for use in animals for prevention of heartworm disease in some small animal species, and for treatment of certain internal and external parasites in various animal species. FDA is concerned about the health of consumers who may self-medicate by taking ivermectin products intended for animals, thinking they can be a substitute for ivermectin intended for humans. People should never take animal drugs, as the FDA has only evaluated their safety and effectiveness in the particular animal species for which they are labeled. These animal drugs can cause serious harm in people. People should not take any form of ivermectin unless it has been prescribed to them by a licensed health care provider and is obtained through a legitimate source. |
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Free COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicsVaccines are free, and no ID is required! If you are coming for your second dose, please bring your vaccination card with the record of your first dose. Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine page for the most up-to-date information: www.orangecountync.gov/getyourshot.
***Need a third shot because you are immunocompromised?***
Visit our Chapel Hill location Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm at 2501 Homestead Rd. The Hillsborough location is not currently offering third shots.
Chapel Hill Vaccine Clinics
2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm - Please call 919-913-8088 to schedule an appointment.
- Moderna, Pfizer, and Janssen are available.
- Third doses of Moderna or Pfizer for immunocompromised people are available.
Hillsborough Vaccine Clinics
2nd Floor, 300 W Tryon St., Hillsborough, NC 27278
Monday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm - Please call 877-505-6723 to schedule an appointment.
- Please call 919-913-8088 for questions.
- Moderna and Pfizer are available.
- Third doses of Moderna or Pfizer for immunocompromised people are NOT available at this location at this time. Please visit our Chapel Hill location.
Pop-Up Walk-In Vaccine Clinics
In addition to our regularly scheduled walk-in clinics (see above), the Orange County Health Department is pleased to offer pop-up vaccine clinics to all community members ages 12 and older. No registration required, these are walk-in clinics.
Cedar Ridge High School
1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough, NC
Thursday, September 2nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Flyer: English/Español
Rogers Road Community Center
101 Edgar St., Chapel Hill, NC
Saturday, September 4th from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Flyer: English/Español
Farmers Market Pavilion
140 E. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough, NC
Wednesday, September 8th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Flyer: English, Español
Smith Middle School Gym
9201 Seawell School Rd., Chapel Hill
Wednesday, September 8th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Flyer: English/Español
Orange High School
500 Orange High School Rd., Hillsborough, NC
Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Flyer: English/Español
Last Fridays at the Old Courthouse in Hillsborough
104 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC
Friday, September 24th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Flyer: English/Español
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
940 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill, NC
Saturday, September 25 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Flyers: English/Español
Orange High School
500 Orange High School Rd., Hillsborough, NC
Saturday, October 2nd from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Flyers: English/Español |
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President Biden Signs Proclamation for
National Preparedness Month 2021- #PrepareToProtect means preparing to protect everyone you love. Start by making a plan before disasters and emergencies strike.
- Discuss with your household or family how you will communicate if there is an emergency.
- Decide and practice your emergency plan with members of your household.
- Houses, mobile homes, apartments, and high-rise buildings have different evacuation considerations. Make a plan for each.
- Involve your entire family, including your children, in planning for disasters and emergencies so they are prepared, not afraid.
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North Carolina COVID-19 Cases
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reports 1,220,902 COVID-19 cases, 14,529 deaths, and 3,757 hospitalizations. 50% of North Carolina's population is fully vaccinated.
There are currently 9,995 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 102 deaths in Orange County. 78% of Orange County residents are fully vaccinated.
For more information regarding live updates (NCDHHS updates the site every day around noon), please visit the NCDHHS website.
Orange County Health Department also has a COVID-19 dashboard webpage, with information on COVID-19 data in the county.
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