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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Department of Public Health Oct. 7th, 2022
Telephone: 910-433-3600
“Vax Your Pet, Vax Yourself” Event Saturday, October 8th
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Cumberland County Department of Public Health will host a “Vax Your Pet, Vax Yourself” event Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Health Department located at 1235 Ramsey Street in Fayetteville.
*Masks will be required while inside of the building.
Rabies vaccinations will cost $5 per pet. Combination shots for your pet and COVID-19 vaccinations will be free.
Organizations will distribute free items and information about programs and services they provide at this event. Some participating organizations include The Cumberland County Public Library, Healthnet, Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), the public health education team and tobacco cessation education program.
“We are excited to offer this event once again,” said Dr. Jennifer Green, Cumberland County Health Director. “We encourage all pets and humans to come check out the event and what our vendors have to offer!”
Participants who visit all the vendor tables will be entered to win a $100 pre-paid gift card. Three participants will win and be notified of their winning on Monday, Oct. 10th.
******Anyone who is receiving their first or second COVID-19 vaccination will receive a $25 gift card and $50 gift card for those receiving a COVID-19 booster shot.
All gift cards are provided through Cumberland HealthNET’s Sandhills Vax Program.
This event is sponsored in part by funding from the Cornelia “Neill” Bullock Wilkins Charitable Endowment Fund for Health of the Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Vax Your Pet!
$5 Rabies Vaccinations
PLEASE NOTE that CASH is the only accepted method of payment. Please bring exact change to pay the $5 per animal fee. Please do not bring rolled coins. Checks will not be accepted. No credit cards.
North Carolina Law states “the owner of every dog and cat over four months of age shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies.” To remain properly immunized, a dog or cat must receive two rabies vaccinations one year apart, then one vaccination every three years thereafter. Dog and cat owners in Cumberland County who have not vaccinated their pet in accordance with this law are subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $100.
While at the clinic, please keep dogs leashed and cats in separate carriers or boxes or leave them in a car with the windows down or the air conditioner switched on. Owners may be held responsible for any damage their pet causes at the clinic.
And…..Vax Yourself!
Flu Vaccinations:
Flu shots are FREE to everyone regardless of insurance status. Participants will complete a short registration form when they arrive to the clinic. If insured, a copy of insurance cards will be made, and the insurance company will be billed. Participants will not receive a bill for flu vaccines.
Individuals 18 years of age and younger can receive a free flu vaccine through the Vaccines for Children program. Anyone accompanying a minor must show proof of custody.
COVID-19 Vaccinations:
COVID-19 vaccines are FREE regardless of insurance status. The Department of Public Health administers Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. Anyone age 5 and older is eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Updated Fall Bivalent booster doses will be offered. For more information about staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, visit http://cdc.gov/…/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html.
Monkeypox Vaccinations:
Monkeypox vaccines are FREE regardless of insurance status. The Jynneos vaccine is available for individuals with known or suspected exposure to monkeypox.
The following individuals are eligible to receive a vaccine:
Anyone who had close contact in the past two weeks with someone who has been diagnosed with monkeypox; or
Gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, or transgender individuals, who are sexually active; or
People who have had sexual contact with gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, or transgender individuals in the past 90 days; or
People living with HIV, or taking medication to prevent HIV (PrEP), or who were diagnosed with syphilis in the past 90 days.
For more information about vaccine eligibility visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/monkeypox
Back to School Vaccinations and Tuberculosis Skin Tests (PPD) readings and placements WILL NOT be available.
Test Yourself!
The CCDPH Sexually Transmitted Disease clinic will be open during this event. Confidential testing for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and other STD’s will be provided. Testing is free regardless of insurance status. Walk-ins are welcome.
For more information about Cumberland County Department of Public Health programs visit cumberlandcountync.gov/healthdepartment
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