Knox County Health Department
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
When more people are vaccinated, more people stay healthy. It’s a personal choice worth considering — for your health and the people you care about.
COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduling
Want to schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment?
For a COVID-19 vaccination appointment at KCHD's Main location (140 Dameron Ave), please call the Public Information Line 865-215-5000.
Para español, llame al 865-215-5564.
For a COVID-19 vaccination appointment at KCHD's West location (1028 Old Cedar Bluff), please call 865-215-5950.
Questions? Call (865) 215-5000 to speak with a representative.
Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine:
(Click here for more information)New boosters are now available to provide increased protection against Omicron variants.
When to get the updated booster?
At least 2 months after your last COVID-19 dose
- Two months after your primary series or after your last booster dose
Who should get the updated booster?
- Individuals age 12 and up are eligible for the updated Pfizer booster.
- Adults age 18 and up are eligible for the updated Moderna booster.
What you need to know:
- Individuals must have received primary series to be eligible for the updated (Bivalent) booster.
- Targets the omicron variant that is currently causing most cases of COVID in the United States.
To schedule a Booster:
If you would like to schedule an appointment to receive the updated booster, please call:
KCHD Main Clinic (140 Dameron Ave) at 865-215-5500
KCHD West Clinic (1028 Old Cedar Bluff) at 865-215-5950
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children:
(Click here for more information)KCHD is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 6 months and older. The CDC recommends:
5 Years and Older: 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech in the primary series, given 3–8 weeks apart. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) should get a 3rd dose at least 4 weeks after their 2nd dose in the primary series.
6 months through 4 years: 3 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech in the primary series. The first and second doses are separated by three to eight weeks and the second and third doses are separated by at least eight weeks. For people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system), the first and second doses are separated by three weeks, and the second and third doses are separated by at least eight weeks.
If you have questions or concerns, we encourage parents to reach out to their child's pediatrician as they know their child's medical history the best.
Record of COVID-19 Vaccination:
(Click here for more information)If you need a record of your COVID-19 vaccination, KCHD can provide a copy of your record from the Tennessee Immunization Inventory System (TennIIS). This is an official record of your COVID vaccination. We are not able to provide you with another copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card.
To receive a copy of this record, you may come to the Immunizations Program at 140 Dameron Ave. or call the KCHD Public Information Line at 215-5555 for other options or questions.
A photo ID will be required. Click here to request your COVID-19 Immunization Record online.
Knox County and KCHD Vaccine Numbers Reporting period through .
Total Vaccinations Reported
among Knox County Residents
% of People in Knox County
with at Least One Dose
Series Initiated (People Receiving one dose of Moderna or Pfizer)
Series Completed (People receiving two doses of Moderna, Pfizer, or first dose of Johnson and Johnson)
Number of Vaccines Provided by KCHD
Series Initiated (People Receiving one dose of Moderna or Pfizer)
Series Completed (People receiving two doses of Moderna, Pfizer, or first dose of Johnson and Johnson)
Demographic breakdown of Knox County vaccination numbers:* All of the data below is based off the first (or only) dose count.
Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
Click here to view the TN COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard to see vaccines administered across the state.
