Knox County Health Department
COVID-19 Vaccine Information

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after they complete the initial series:

• 18 years and older
  • CDC advises those who are 50 years and older or 18 and older AND live in a long-term care setting to get their booster shot.   

Individuals who are 18 years and older and received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a booster dose is recommended at two or more months after the initial vaccine.

Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. More information on the CDC’s recommendation for a booster dose is available online at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Those who are eligible may schedule an appointment to receive their booster dose by calling the KCHD Public Information Line at 865-215-5555. Individuals need to bring their vaccination card to their appointment to ensure which vaccine they have previously received. If individuals do not have their vaccination card, team members will look up their vaccination record prior to administering the booster dose.

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after they complete the initial series:

• 65 years and older
• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

Individuals who are 18 years and older and received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a booster dose is recommended at two or more months after the initial vaccine.

Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. More information on the CDC’s recommendation for a booster dose is available online at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Those who are eligible may schedule an appointment to receive their booster dose by calling the KCHD Public Information Line at 865-215-5555. Individuals need to bring their vaccination card to their appointment to ensure which vaccine they have previously received. If individuals do not have their vaccination card, team members will look up their vaccination record prior to administering the booster dose.

With the authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 -11, KCHD will now be administering the vaccine to this age group by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 865-215-5555. 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.

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 Vital Records Department at 140 Dameron Ave. (first floor) 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.