COVID
Each year, respiratory viruses are responsible for millions of illnesses and thousands of hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States. In addition to the virus that causes COVID, there are many other types of respiratory viruses, including flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The good news is that there are actions you can take to help protect yourself and others from health risks caused by respiratory viruses.
CDC recommends that all people use the following core prevention strategies to protect themselves and others:
- Stay up to date with immunizations
- Practice good hygiene (practices that improve cleanliness)
- Take steps for cleaner air
- When you may have a respiratory virus:
- Use precautions to prevent spread
- Seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness; treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness
2025 - 2026 COVID-19 Vaccines
The immunization schedules adopted recent recommendations by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which were approved by Acting Director of the CDC and Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Jim O’Neill.
With the final approval, the new 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine is now available at Brunswick County Health Services.
Who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine at BCHS?
- Adults ages 65 years and older
- Everyone 6 months to 64 years old with at least one underlying health condition, such as asthma, chronic heart or lung disease, chronic liver or kidney disease, cancer, diabetes, smoking (current or former), pregnancy, depression, physical inactivity, and more.
- For the full list of qualifying conditions, visit the CDC’s Underlying Conditions and the Higher Risk for Severe Covid-19.
Which COVID-19 vaccines are available at BCHS?
- Comirnaty (Pfizer) 12 years and older
- Spikevax (Moderna) 6 months to 11 years
What do you need to bring with you?
Bring your Photo ID and your insurance cards (if applicable). There is typically no out-of-pocket cost with Medicare, Medicaid, and Insurance. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Cash, and Check.
COVID Testing and Treatment
It has never been easier or faster to get tested. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID or think you may have COVID, you should get tested.
If you have recently tested positive for COVID and have had symptoms for 10 days or less, talk to your healthcare provider to see if treatment is an option for you or find a treatment center near you. Some people may qualify for preventative treatment before showing symptoms. If you have been exposed to COVID, talk to your healthcare provider for more information. For additional information, visit Frequently Asked Questions about Testing and Treatment/NC COVID.
COVID Questions? Call 910-253-2250 (open Monday through Friday from 9 am- 5 pm, excluding county-observed holidays) or email Health Services.