Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on New Year’s Day the opening of the city’s first coronavirus vaccination clinic.
“The virus has affected, especially among the elderly and black and brown communities,” Turner said. The vaccine is our best shot to help prevent the sick and the potential for serious consequences.
After the Pfizer vaccine was released in mid-December, front-line health workers began receiving doses through Phase 1A of the Texas State Distribution Plan. The Moderna vaccine was approved shortly, and vaccinations in phase 1B began in the state for people aged 65 and over and people over the age of 16 who have at least one chronic condition, such as cancer, chronic diseases. kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, solid organ transplantation, obesity, pregnancy, cell sickle and type 2 diabetes.
Vaccines at the city’s first public clinic will be available free of charge starting Saturday for those at “high risk of severe disease and death from coronavirus disease,” according to the Houston Department of Health.
People who meet the criteria for phase 1A or 1B are first advised to contact their doctor, hospital or pharmacy for vaccine availability. You can also use the online map of the Texas Department of Health Services to find a provider.
If you can’t get it through your doctor’s office, you can register to receive the Moderna vaccine by appointment from the health department at Saturday’s meal clinic.
To make an appointment, call the Houston Department of Health at 832-393-4220 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., starting Saturday, January 2nd. You will be given the location and time of appointment for each person who registers. vaccinated.
When you arrive at the clinic, the health workers will examine you and guide you to a specific area to receive the vaccine. You will be monitored for about 15 minutes after any side effects.
According to the FDA, the Modern COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people 18 years of age and older
The Houston Department of Health will announce additional free vaccination opportunities as supply increases.
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