** http://houstontx.gov/mayor
————————————————————
**
City of Houston
————————————————————
————————————————————
Houston Health Department
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/houstontx/free-covid-19-vaccinations-available-at-21-houston-health-department-affiliated-sites-week-of-july-5-337668?e=9860fd2241)
Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at 18 Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of August 2, 2021
HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of August 2, 2021. Eighteen health department-affiliated free vaccination sites are on the schedule for the week.
The sites are available for walk-ins and appointments. Vaccination does not require ID, proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.
Pop-up Sites
The department and its partner agencies will offer vaccinations at nine pop-up sites during the week, located at:
* Airline WIC Center, 5990 Airline Dr., #200, 77076
+ August 3-6, 2021: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
+ Pfizer (age 12+)
* Food Town, 6470 W. Little York Rd., 77091
+ August 3-6, 2021: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
+ August 7, 2021: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
+ Pfizer (age 12+)
* BakerRipley Ripley House, 4410 Navigation Blvd., 77011
+ August 4, 2021: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
+ Pfizer (age 12+)
* Fleming Middle School Back-to-School Event, 4910 Collingsworth St., 77026
+ August 6, 2021: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
+ Pfizer (age 12+)
* Vida City Church Houston Back-to-School Bash, 1300 W. Mt. Houston Rd., 77038
+ August 7, 2021: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
+ Pfizer (age 12+)
* Great Commission Family Church, 12540 Crenshaw Rd., 77044
+ August 7, 2021: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
+ Pfizer (age 12+)
* PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd., 77036
+ August 7, 2021: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
+ Pfizer (age 12+)
* North Houston Pop-Up Shop Marker, 7920 W Montgomery Rd.
+ August 7, 2021: Time TBD
+ Vaccine brand TBD
* Texas Zydeco Festival, 7920 W. Montgomery Rd., 77088
+ August 8, 2021: 1-5 p.m.
+ Pfizer (age 12+)
Fixed Sites
Moderna vaccine is also available at the department’s health centers and some multi-service centers.
Starting August 2, the health department will provide $25 gift cards (http://www.houstontx.gov/health/NewsReleases/houston-health-department-offering-gift-cards-for-covid-19-vaccinations.html) to people who get fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 within 42 days of their first dose administered at its health center and multi-service center clinics.
Eligible clinic locations and hours of operation:
* Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd.
+ Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
* Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 W. Fuqua St.
+ Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
* La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center, 1809 North Main St.
+ Mondays/Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
+ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
* Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St.
+ Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
+ Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
* Northside Health Center, 8504 Schuller Rd.
+ Mondays/Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
+ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
* Sharpstown Health Services, 6201 Bonhomme Rd.
+ Mondays/Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
+ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
* Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr.
+ Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
* Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington St.
+ Mondays/Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
+ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pfizer vaccine and Johnson & Johnson vaccine are available at the NRG Park Yellow Lot, Gate 16, 9036 S. Main St. The site is open Tuesdays through Sundays from noon to 7 p.m.
Health department-affiliated sites welcome walk-ins and appointment information is available at HoustonEmerency.org/covid19 (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhoustongovnewsroom.us14.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dbbc8dea1a49ed98f626812405%26id%3D61bac066b3%26e%3D9576b160da&data=04%7C01%7Cporfirio.villarreal%40houstontx.gov%7C5512072664844d5fdb3f08d93a7868b4%7C57a85a10258b45b4a519c96c7721094c%7C1%7C0%7C637605111102130659%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=gGN4DqD%2FeReNZfHvuHE8EOkMIP4ghQEDjwzIDHui6M4%3D&reserved=0) or by calling 832-393-4220.
In-Home Vaccination
Free in-home COVID-19 vaccination is available to qualifying older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans.
People may call 832-393-4301 to about qualify for the program.
Testing Sites
The department and its partner agencies offer free COVID-19 testing sites across the city.
A list of testing sites is available at HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhoustongovnewsroom.us14.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dbbc8dea1a49ed98f626812405%26id%3D61bac066b3%26e%3D9576b160da&data=04%7C01%7Cporfirio.villarreal%40houstontx.gov%7C5512072664844d5fdb3f08d93a7868b4%7C57a85a10258b45b4a519c96c7721094c%7C1%7C0%7C637605111102130659%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=gGN4DqD%2FeReNZfHvuHE8EOkMIP4ghQEDjwzIDHui6M4%3D&reserved=0) or by calling 832-393-4220.
The CDC recommends (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhoustongovnewsroom.us14.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dbbc8dea1a49ed98f626812405%26id%3D8382218db0%26e%3D9576b160da&data=04%7C01%7Cporfirio.villarreal%40houstontx.gov%7C5512072664844d5fdb3f08d93a7868b4%7C57a85a10258b45b4a519c96c7721094c%7C1%7C0%7C637605111102140647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=4Hb2OULaZLZxiW8jMTcN13rmHNiQDiDZAnwNc0S6t50%3D&reserved=0) people who have symptoms and most people who had close contact (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/appendix.html#contact) (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19 be tested for COVID-19 infection.
Vaccination and testing site schedules may shift during the week to meet community need. Find the latest information at HoustonEmergency.org (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhoustongovnewsroom.us14.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dbbc8dea1a49ed98f626812405%26id%3Da359781e29%26e%3D9576b160da&data=04%7C01%7Cporfirio.villarreal%40houstontx.gov%7C5512072664844d5fdb3f08d93a7868b4%7C57a85a10258b45b4a519c96c7721094c%7C1%7C0%7C637605111102140647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=JmPp9YIkUUozAtqPF1Kf0Y2eBM7l5CR7%2FiTzTpDOkek%3D&reserved=0) or by calling 832-393-4220.
Media Contact:
Porfirio Villarreal
Office: 832-393-5041
Mobile: 713-826-5695
Porfirio.Villarreal@houstontx.gov (mailto:porfirio.villarreal@houstontx.gov)
Scott Packard
Office: 832-393-5045
Mobile: 281-254-6403
Scott.Packard@houstontx.gov (mailto:scott.packard@houstontx.gov)
============================================================
** Website (http://www.houstontx.gov/health)
** Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/houstonhealth)
** Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/houstonhealth)
Copyright © 2020 City of Houston, All rights reserved.
You’ve joined the City of Houston Media Distribution List
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can ** update your preferences (https://houstongovnewsroom.us14.list-manage.com/profile?u=bbc8dea1a49ed98f626812405&id=e27f791914&e=9860fd2241&c=6ffe4ffc8f)
or ** unsubscribe from this list (https://houstongovnewsroom.us14.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=bbc8dea1a49ed98f626812405&id=e27f791914&e=9860fd2241&c=6ffe4ffc8f)