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Community Vaccine Clinic

Date: Tuesday-Friday
Location/Time:
Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center Auditorium in Fayetteville: 7am - 4pm (By Appointment & Limited Walk-ins as supply allows)
Hoke Hospital: 10am - 2pm (Walk-ins and By Appointment as supply allows)
Bladen Hospital: 10am - 2pm (By Appointment)
Vaccination Groups: Group 1 (Health care workers) and Group 2 (Anyone 65 years or older regardless of health status or living condition)

We are currently offering vaccines to healthcare workers and members of the public who are age 65 and older at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, and Hoke Hospital in Raeford.

Vaccinations will be available at Hoke Hospital on a walk-in basis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday each week. For the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Bladen County Hospital locations appointments are encouraged, though we will try to accommodate walk-ins as our supply allows. You may schedule an appointment by choosing a time block. Time blocks for the Medical Center in Fayetteville are 7 to 10 a.m., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Time blocks for Bladen County Hospital are 10 a.m. to Noon and Noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

At the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center event, individuals should arrive to the building from the corner of Melrose and John Carlisle Lane and look for the "Event Parking" sign for the designated parking lot. At Hoke Hospital, the vaccine clinic will be located in the Community Conference Room on the second floor, 210 Medical Pavilion Drive, Raeford, off Highway 401. Individuals should enter in the front entrance and follow the instructions for parking in the main lot. At Bladen County Hospital, the vaccine clinic will be located in the main lobby, located at the front of the hospital, 501 S. Poplar Street, Elizabethtown. Individuals should park in the main parking lot.


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1/13/2021

Walk-In Availability for COVID-19 Vaccines for Individuals Age 75 and older Continues at Hoke Hospital

Raeford, NC – January 13, 2021: Cape Fear Valley Health Hoke Hospital will continue with walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccines, ongoing, from Tuesday throug...read more

1/10/2021

Online Appointment Scheduling for COVID-19 Vaccines Begin Wednesday, January 13th

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – January 10, 2021: Cape Fear Valley Health will begin online appointment scheduling for COVID-19 vaccines starting Wednesday, Janua...read more

1/5/2021

Cape Fear Valley Health Begins COVID-19 Vaccines for 75+ Group

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – January 5, 2021: Cape Fear Valley Health began a “soft launch” of the COVID-19 vaccine today for state’s Phase 1b, group 1 categor...read more

12/14/2020

Cape Fear Valley to Reimplement Visitor Restrictions

FAYETTEVILLE – December 14, 2020 - To protect staff and patients from risk of COVID-19, all Cape Fear Valley Health System locations,...read more

9/14/2020

HealthPlex Re-Opens With Safety Precautions

FAYETTEVILLE – September 14, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley HealthPlex has reopened its doors with new, temporary hours and safety precautions in place due t...read more

7/13/2020

Cape Fear Valley Gets New COVID-19 Diagnostic Tool

FAYETTEVILLE – July 10, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health has a new tool in its fight against COVID-19. ...read more

6/23/2020

Cape Fear Valley Receives COVID-19 “Fill the Gap” Grant From North Carolina Healthcare Association

FAYETTEVILLE – June 21, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health has been awarded $149,747 from the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation’s COVID-19 “Fill the G...read more

6/16/2020

Convalescent Plasma Donors Needed For COVID-19 Patients

FAYETTEVILLE – June 16, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center is in urgent need of volunteers to donate convalescent plasma to help treat area C...read more

5/29/2020

Cape Fear Valley Allows Care Companions For Inpatients

FAYETTEVILLE – May 29,2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health is updating its visitation policy to allow for one care companion per day for most inpatients. T...read more

4/27/2020

Cape Fear Valley CEO To Answer COVID-19 Questions Live During Facebook Townhall

FAYETTEVILLE – April 27, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley CEO Mike Nagowski will hold a live Facebook community townhall to answer questions about the COVID-1...read more

4/22/2020

Cape Fear Valley Receives $50K Grant From Truist For COVID-19 Relief Efforts

FAYETTEVILLE – April 22, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Medical Foundation has received a $50,386 grant from Truist Financial Corporation to buy telemedicine equipment needed to help treat COVID-19 patients. ...read more

4/17/2020

COVID-19 Public Update 4-16-20

In his weekly COVID-19 Video Dr Michael Zappa, gives us updates on current state of COVID-19 in our community...read more

4/2/2020

Cape Fear Valley Provider Tests Positive for COVID-19 Low Risk To Patients, Staff

FAYETTEVILLE – April 2, 2020 – On Wednesday, April 1, Cape Fear Valley Health learned that a provider at Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Care tested posit...read more

4/1/2020

How to Quarantine When You Don’t Live Alone

FAYETTEVILLE – April 01, 2020 - How to Quarantine When You Don’t Live Alone...read more

3/27/2020

Cape Fear Valley Reducing Certain Service Hours

FAYETTEVILLE – March 27, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health is temporarily reducing operating hours for some services, due to decreased service demand r...read more

3/24/2020

Urgent Items Needed

FAYETTEVILLE – March 24, 2020 – Like many other health systems nationwide, Cape Fear Valley Health’s supply chain for personal protective equipment (...read more

3/23/2020

Non-Essential Surgeries, Procedures to be Rescheduled

FAYETTEVILLE – March 23, 2020 – Following the guidelines of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American College of Surgeons...read more

3/23/2020

Cape Fear Valley Has First Confirmed COVID-19 Patient

FAYETTEVILLE – March 23, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has its first confirmed COVID-19 patient. To protect the patient’s privacy and comply...read more

3/23/2020

Coronavirus Town Hall Radio Show Scheduled

FAYETTEVILLE – March 23, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health’s Making Rounds Live talk show will hold a community townhall to discuss all aspects of the C...read more

3/20/2020

2nd COVID-19 Educational Video

In his second weekly COVID-19 video, Dr. Michael Zappa gives us updates on current statistics, testing procedures, and hospital restrictions. He also...read more

3/19/2020

Cape Fear Valley Health To Close Locations To Visitors Starting Friday

FAYETTEVILLE – March 19, 2020 – Effective Friday, March 20, 2020: To protect staff and patients from risk of COVID-19, all Cape Fear Valley Health Sy...read more

3/19/2020

Blood Supply Drops Nationally and Locally

FAYETTEVILLE – March 19, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center is in desperate need for blood donors due to an increasing blood shortage caused ...read more

3/18/2020

Cape Fear Valley COVID-19 Testing Criteria

FAYETTEVILLE – March 18, 2020 – People who think they may have the coronavirus may want to get tested, but testing is not guaranteed nor always recom...read more

3/17/2020

Cape Fear Valley Implements New Visitor Restrictions

FAYETTEVILLE – March 17, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health is implementing additional visitor restrictions to protect patients from the increasing COVID...read more

3/12/2020

Cape Fear Valley Implements New Visitor Restrictions

FAYETTEVILLE – March 12, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health is implementing additional visitor restrictions to all our locations to protect some of our m...read more

2/28/2020

Seasonal Illnesses Spur Visitor Changes

In accordance with latest CDC guidelines, Cape Fear Valley Health is implementing additional visitor restrictions to prevent the spread of flu....read more



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If you think you have a virus...

It is recommended that persons experiencing flu-like symptoms including fever, cough or shortness of breath and have traveled recently should contact their primary care physician by phone before visiting their physician's office, an urgent care location or a hospital emergency room. Your physician will be able to help you make the decision of what action to take.

Testing for COVID-19

Currently, all testing for COVID-19 is performed by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Testing is done only under specific circumstances. Only those who meet all of the following criteria should request testing: 1) Recently traveled to a country with a CDC Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice for COVID-19, 2) experiencing fever, and 3) experiencing respiratory symptoms. Cape Fear Valley Health expects to begin testing in the coming days, but again only for patients who meet criteria. Individuals who meet all three criteria should contact their doctor or local health department. A clinician and public health officials will decide if a COVID-19 test is appropriate.

Hand Washing is Key

While it seems very simple, we strongly encourage you and your family members to practice good hand hygiene with an emphasis on washing your hands frequently with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible.



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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Will Cape Fear Valley receive the vaccine?
    • Yes! We received the Pfizer vaccine and began vaccinating Phase 1a, healthcare workers on December 15, 2020. We moved to Phase 1b, group 1, individuals 75 and older starting January 5, 2021.
  2. Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first?
    • The NC Department of Health and Human Services has detailed guidelines regarding who should receive the vaccine first https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines. Healthcare workers are Phase 1a and individuals age 75 and older are part of Phase 1b, group 1. Other Phase 1b groups include essential frontline workers age 50+ that come in contact with large groups of people such as police, fire, food processors etc.
  3. How many shots are necessary?
    • There are three vaccines either on the market or close to coming to market. The initial two vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) are two-dose vaccines. This means you will require a booster vaccine three to four weeks (depending on the vaccine you receive) after receiving your initial dose. Cape Fear Valley Health has the Pfizer vaccine which requires a booster three weeks after the first dose.
  4. Is it safe?
    • The two companies that currently have vaccines on the market, Pfizer and Moderna, have conducted clinical trials in which half the participants received the active vaccine, and the other half received a placebo. Each company had between 30-45 thousand participants who have been monitored for at least two months after they received their last vaccine. Both companies report the vaccine to be 95% effective. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved both, which means the study underwent a rigorous review of lab and clinical data to ensure safety and effectiveness. As with any vaccine or medication, there is a small chance of an allergic response.
  5. Should I be concerned about how quickly the vaccine was developed?
    • The average vaccine trial may be studied for longer periods of time than the COVID-19 vaccines have been, but they also conduct research on fewer numbers of participants. A normal vaccine, for example, may be tested on 5,000 people over a long period of time. Companies like Pfizer, Moderna and Jansen have been studying much larger groups of people - 30,000 versus 5,000 - to ensure the resulting vaccine is safe. This vaccine has also had significantly more funding in a shorter amount of time which has contributed to the rapid development of the vaccine. The results released show the vaccines we are likely to receive are between 90 to 95% effective.

      The reasons vaccines normally take longer to develop is lack of funding and the time it typically takes to get through regulatory steps. Due to the impact of COVID-19 across the country and world, governments and private organizations were extraordinary financial support as well as providing a more seamless path through regulatory processes.

      Researchers have been studying and working with mRNA vaccines for decades. Interest has grown in these vaccines because they can be developed in a laboratory using readily available materials. This means the process can be standardized and scaled up, making vaccine development faster than traditional methods of making vaccines. mRNA vaccines have been studied before for flu, Zika, rabies, and cytomegalovirus (CMV). As soon as the necessary information about the virus that causes COVID-19 was available, scientists began designing the mRNA instructions for cells to build the unique spike protein into an mRNA vaccine
  6. Is it effective?
    • Yes. Research has shown that the first two vaccines to market are between 90 to 95 percent effective. This statistic is very impressive considering a vaccine only needs to be at least 50% effective to receive approval from the FDA. NOTE: The current flu vaccine is considered beneficial at 60-70% effectiveness.
  7. How important is it that I get the second dose of the vaccine?
    • Extremely! After the first dose, the vaccine provides 80% efficacy. That efficacy will fall to 50% over the next 21 days until you get your second dose. After the second dose, the efficacy jumps to 90% on day 21 and increases to 9% seven days after the second dose.　
  8. How long does it last? Will I need to get it every year?
    • According to the CDC, there is not enough information available to know how long after vaccination someone is protected or how often people may need boosters. The group of volunteers who received the vaccine as part of the clinical trial will be followed for years; so far, we know their immunity is still there at 5 months.
  9. How does it work? Will it give me COVID-19?
    • No, it will not give you COVID-19. The vaccines work by mimicking a spike protein on the COVID-19 virus. When injected with this protein, your immune system builds up a defense against that organism. When your immune system then encounters the COVID-19 virus, it recognizes that protein and responds to destroy the disease-causing organism. You may, however, experience an immune response after receiving the vaccine. This is normal and is a result of your immune system creating antibodies to protect against the COVID-19 virus. It is a good sign that your body is gearing up to fight the virus.
  10. What kind of symptoms might I experience with an immune response?
    • Most people who get the COVID-19 vaccine do not experience serious side effects, particularly after the second dose. All three candidate vaccines reported mild or moderate side effects, mostly pain or soreness at the injection side site, fatigue and aching muscles and joints for a few day and/or a low-grade fever, particularly with the second dose.
  11. How do I sign up?
  12. Can I get the vaccine at Hoke Hospital or Bladen County Hospital, if that is closer to my home?
    • Yes! Absolutely.
  13. After receiving the Pfizer vaccine first dose, do I need to get the Pfizer vaccine for the second dose?
    • Yes, it is important that you get the same vaccine for both doses. The vaccine that you get the first time determines the schedule that is used for the second dose. You will receive a reminder card with your first dose and the state reporting system, CVMS, will keep track of which dose you got, just in case you don't get your second dose at the second location or if you misplace your immunization card.
  14. I had COVID-19; do I still need to get the vaccine?
    • Yes! According to the CDC, there is not enough information available to how long after an infection someone is protected from getting COVID-19 again. Therefore, we encourage you to get vaccinated for you even if you had COVID-19.
  15. Do you have to be tested/give a nasal swab before getting the vaccine?
    • No. You will not need to be tested or complete a nasal swab to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
  16. When will it be available for my family/loved ones?
    • The vaccine is to be rolled out in phases. Please visit the NC Department of Health and Human Service website, https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines, for updates regarding the prioritization schedule.
  17. Is there a cost?
    • No. There is no fee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
  18. I received both doses of the vaccine. Do I still need to wear a mask?
    • Yes. We are still learning a lot about this vaccine and while so much is still unknown, it is safest to continue to wear masks, wash your hands often and wait six feet away from others. Any change in mask policy is unlikely until herd immunity is achieved which requires about 70% of the population to be vaccinated.
  19. I heard there is a new strain of the virus. Will the vaccine protect me from it too?
    • There have been a few different variations, or strains, of the COVID-19 virus found in different countries or different parts of the United States, most recently a version called B117 was found in California. There is still much that is not known about COVID-19, but as these strains also contain the spike protein that is in the vaccine, early research shows it should work.
  20. I have food allergies. Is it safe for me to get vaccinated?
    • There has not been any evidence to show that food allergies should cause concern when getting the vaccine. But if you are concerned, we recommend talking with your physician before getting the vaccine.
  21. If I had a reaction to flu vaccine, should I not take this?
    • You can safely take the COVID-19 vaccine even if you had a reaction to the flu vaccine; their ingredients are not the same.
  22. Can the vaccine cause me to develop an autoimmune disorder, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)?
    • The exact cause of GBS in unknown, but researchers have studied vaccines as a possible trigger in these rare cases. It is important to know that a very small number of people have been affected in this way. These vaccines use different technology than some older vaccines that raised that concern; in addition, these new vaccines do not use the same preservative that may have played a role in rare complications from earlier vaccines. If you are worried, we recommend talking with your physician before getting the vaccine.
  23. Will my immunity be checked after receiving the vaccine?
    • No, that is not required at this time. Volunteers who participated in the clinical trials will have their immunity checked from time to time; that will help determine future guidance regarding the need for boosters. It is not known at this time whether immunity will last one year, two years, five years, etc.
  24. Should I be concerned with taking the shot if I have high cholesterol?
    • No, it is safe to take if you have high cholesterol, or any dyslipidemia. In fact, there is no known medical condition (other than allergy to an actual ingredient in the vaccine) that would be a contraindication to taking the vaccine.
  25. Why does the manufacturer materials say the vaccine may not protect everyone?
    • The studies have shown the vaccine to be 90-95% effective; that means that some people (5 to 10%) may not mount an immune response like the majority of people do.
  26. If I have a history of anaphylactic reactions should I take this?
    • Check with your primary care physician and review the ingredients of this vaccine to assure you are safe. Most people who have had anaphylactic reactions to food products or stings can safely be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  27. If I have an autoimmune disorder should I take this?
    • Autoimmune disease is NOT a contraindication to taking this vaccine. In fact, most experts would argue you might be at more risk for complications from COVID-19, making it more important for you to be vaccinated. If you are worried, we recommend talking with your physician before getting the vaccine.
  28. What are the ingredients in the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
    • The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine includes the following ingredients: mRNA, lipids ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine, and cholesterol), potassium chloride, monobasic potassium phosphate, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, and sucrose.
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