CMS partners with StarMed to get students vaccinated, tested

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools is partnering with StarMed to bring COVID-19 testing and vaccines to more students ages 5 and older.

Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.

There is no cost for the test and referrals are not necessary.

Walk-up patients are welcome, as well.

A StarMed medical staff member will be on site to collect a nasal swab sample for the COVID-19 rapid test. Results will take about a day, and patients will be notified via email or text message.

Click here to register.

The CMS locations and hours are:

Rocky River High School, 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Dr., Mint Hill (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Garinger High School, 1100 Eastway Dr., Charlotte (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
James Martin Middle School, 7800 IBM Dr. Charlotte (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Waddell Language Academy, 7030 Nations Ford Rd., Charlotte (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Barnette Elementary School, 13659 Beatties Ford Rd., Huntersville (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

(Watch the video below: Starmed Healthcare CEO breaks down vaccine rollout for kids 5-11)