RESPONSE NEEDED: COVID-19 Vaccination March 22
The following message was sent to students regarding an opportunity for eligible Group 4 high risk students to register for the vaccine.
We anticipate there will be additional opportunities going forward, and students can also seek a vaccination from other sources (e.g., county mass vaccination clinics, Walgreens, etc.)
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You are receiving this email because Wake Forest has an opportunity to offer COVID-19 vaccination appointments and you may be eligible. If you have already received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please disregard this email.
What: Wake Forest University has appointments available for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
When: Monday, March 22 (first dose) and Monday, April 19 (second dose)
Where: The Sutton Center on Reynolda Campus
Who: Students eligible in Group 3 or Group 4 are invited to register for an appointment
- Group 3 (Frontline Essential): Includes student employees whose work responsibilities require them perform their work on-site at WFU property.
- Group 4 (High-Risk Medical Conditions): Includes anyone 16 and older with one or more high-risk medical conditions for severe disease from COVID-19. View the complete list of eligible high-risk medical conditions to determine your eligibility.
Note: If you are a student and under the age of 18, you should contact the Student Health Service at shs@wfu.edu or (336) 758-5218 to discuss how to schedule your appointment.
Registration » Click to view available appointments [NOTE: students should click the link in the email they received]
If you would like to receive a free vaccination, please register for an appointment through Wake Forest Baptist Health. Appointments are limited and only available time slots will be visible on the registration site. Walk-in appointments will not be available, you must register for an appointment in advance. This appointment is for the first dose of the vaccine; more information regarding your second dose appointment will be provided at the time of your vaccination.
If you are unable to register for an appointment, you may also add your name to the waitlist [NOTE: students should click the link in the email they received]. A WFU representative will contact you via phone if any appointments unexpectedly become available – please note that this call could come from an unfamiliar number. If you are able to secure a vaccine appointment, you can remove your name from the waitlist by visiting the [NOTE: students should click the link in the email they received] again and editing your response.
Preparing for Your Appointment
Pre-register in CVMS: Prior to your appointment, you may receive an email from nccvms@dhhs.nc.gov asking you to pre-register in the North Carolina COVID-19 Vaccine Management System (CVMS). Pre-registering in CVMS will help us provide a more streamlined process during your appointment. A North Carolina physical address must be used; out-of-state students may use their Wake Forest P.O. Box.
If you need additional help registering in CVMS, watch this short tutorial video or review the CVMS user guide (registration instructions begin on page 9).
Class Considerations: You may want to consider your schedule following your appointment in case you experience side effects.
Questions: For general questions, students may contact the Call Center at (336) 758-7500 (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Eastern). Students should contact the Student Health Service (shs@wfu.edu, (336) 758-5218) or their Primary Care Physician with questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine efficacy or safety.
If you have been able to secure an appointment through a community vaccination clinic, please keep your originally scheduled appointment. North Carolina plans to open up eligibility to all of Group 4 – which includes all WFU students living in residence halls – beginning April 7.
Even after receiving the vaccine, everyone should continue to practice safety measures, including wearing a mask, social distancing and participating in Wake Forest’s weekly asymptomatic testing. While the vaccination is not required by Wake Forest University, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Student Health Service