CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Saturday, February 13, the Spectrum Center will serve as a mass vaccination site for Novant Health from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The health care system says it expects to deliver roughly 2,200 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to those currently eligible based on guidelines from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This will include Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ teachers and staff.

Officials say the vaccinations will be given by appointment only and walk-ins will not be accepted. All slots are currently full.

For anyone with an appointment who plans to attend the event, the following information has been released to help guide you through the process.

How do I get to Spectrum Center? Where do I park?

• CATS is offering free transportation all day Saturday so you can get back and forth to the vaccine event easily.
• Lynx light rail and CATS have stations across from the Spectrum Center.
• Free parking is available for appointment holders and they will receive that information in their appointment confirmation.
• The entrance for your vaccine appointment is located on East 5^th Street. Look for signs directing you to the main entrance.
• You can be dropped off close to the entrance. We recommend the person driving you remain in the car and park locally. We can help you call your driver when your appointment is completed so he or she can pick you up.

What happens when I arrive?

• We will have wheelchairs available if you need them.
• Please come no more than 10 minutes early – this will help ensure good social distancing and allow us to get you inside more quickly.
• Every person will go through a security screening, which will include a bag check and metal detector. This is part of the Spectrum Center’s normal safety practices. A temperature check will also be done.
• Please wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose. If you do not have a mask, we can provide one when you arrive.
• Be prepared to wait 15 minutes before leaving the vaccination site – just to be certain that there is not an allergic reaction. While a reaction is rare, it’s important to wait for a short period of time while there is medical supervision. Those who have a history of adverse reactions to injections are advised to wait 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes. Patients should also tell their provider if they’ve had a bad reaction to an injection in the past.

What next?

• You will get an appointment time for March 6 to receive your second dose at Spectrum Center.

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