By John Hood Raleigh, NC – I got the COVID-19 vaccine shortly after it became publicly available. I did so because I was persuaded that the benefits of vaccination far outweighed the risk. Over the subsequent months, the case for…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County residents aged 12 and up are all now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and there are plenty of free and convenient options across the county. According to data from the NC Department of Health…
Pittsboro, NC – As of Thursday, April 22nd, more than 42% of Chatham County residents had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while the community continues its efforts to end the pandemic. According to data from the…
By Andrew Dunn Raleigh, NC – Nearly two-thirds of North Carolinians worry about harmful side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, even as a growing majority say they’ll take it to get back to normal life. A new public opinion survey…
Pittsboro, NC – As of Wednesday, April 7, all Chatham County residents ages 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) guidance. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized…
Pittsboro, NC — The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) continued its efforts last week to get the Chatham County community vaccinated against COVID-19. These efforts included first and second dose vaccinations at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) began vaccinating Pre-K-12 teachers and staff and child care workers ages 45 and older against COVID-19 today, February 26th, during a mass vaccination clinic at the Chatham County Agriculture and…
By N.A. Booko Pittsboro, NC – It has been 24 hours since I got the second COVID shot at the Chatham County Agricultural center. I had built up a dread of doing it. I had heard so many unpleasant things…
By John Dykers M.D. Siler City, NC – Hope N. A. Booko does as well with his second COVID shot as I did. First Moderna shot was zero for reaction; did not even know which arm for sure except I…
By Joan Triplet Pittsboro, NC – Hi fellow Chathamites. I have a few questions in regards to a situation I am in. First the background. I had my first shot of the Moderna Vaccine last Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Chatham…