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The Health Department (545 Shultz Circle, Newland) will offer First Dose Vaccines Monday - Friday. Vaccines will be available on Saturday's at the Baker center. The next mass clinic is May 20th at Linville Land Harbor (22 Land Harbor Plaza, Newland) 9 am-12 and Elk River Country Club (15 Clubhouse Drive, Banner Elk) 1-4 pm. Please bring your insurance card and wear appropriate clothing for easy access to have the vaccination in your upper arm. Masks are required.
For information about who is eligible Click HereThe Health Department (545 Shultz Circle, Newland) will offer First Dose Vaccines Monday - Friday. Vaccines will be available on Saturday's at the Baker center. The next mass clinic is May 20th at Linville Land Harbor (22 Land Harbor Plaza, Newland) 9 am-12 and Elk River Country Club (15 Clubhouse Drive, Banner Elk) 1-4 pm. Please bring your insurance card and wear appropriate clothing for easy access to have the vaccination in your upper arm. Masks are required.
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No Appointment Necessary
Mondays, Wednesdays,& Fridays
At The Health Department Parking Lot 9:00-6:00pm
545 Shultz Circle,Newland
The Avery Health Department began vaccines on 1/12/2021
6390 first doses administered as of May 12th 2021
5850 (33.3%) fully vaccinated Avery Citizens as of May 12th 2021
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