DeKalb County to offer latest booster shots, $100 debit cards at Mall @ Stonecrest on Sept. 24

STONECREST, GA—DeKalb County government will provide the latest COVID-19 booster doses known as the bivalent vaccine at the Mall At Stonecrest on Saturday, Sept. 24.  The new booster shots offer better protection against the currently circulating COVID-19 variants, according to health officials. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

DeKalb is giving a $100 prepaid debit card to everyone who receives a COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot at the event. See-through bookbags filled with school supplies also will be distributed. Circus performers and other live entertainment will be provided.

DeKalb County continues its efforts to encourage everyone to become fully vaccinated. While 62 percent of DeKalb residents are fully vaccinated with two doses, only 32 percent have received a booster dose. 

People should wait at least two months after completing their initial vaccinations or their last booster shot before getting the bivalent booster.

The DeKalb County Board of Health and DeKalb County Fire Rescue will administer voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to anyone 12 years of age and older at The Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd., Stonecrest, GA.. Other partners include the DeKalb County School District and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

Persons will be able to remain in their vehicles when receiving vaccinations, and walk-ups are welcome.

COVID-19 vaccinations are free, however, participants are asked to bring insurance information and a photo identification, if available. While participants will not be billed, an administration fee may be applied for Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance.

Participants are asked to bring their CDC vaccination card. Without the vaccination card, a vaccination record will have to be verified.

Everyone will have a choice of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines and boosters.