Memorial Hermann opens vaccination clinic in NRG Park, but by invitation only

HOUSTON Memorial Hermann will open a coronavirus vaccine clinic at NRG Park later this week, but it will only be accessible to people who have received an invitation from the hospital system to register for an appointment.

According to Kathryn Williams, of Memorial Hermann, the drive-thru clinic will be open Thursday through Sunday, and officials aim to vaccinate about 13,000 people.

This is what we now know. This story will be updated as new information is received.

Only people who are in stage 1A or 1B are eligible for the vaccine. These groups include primary care health workers, people in long-term care facilities, anyone 65 or older, or anyone 16 or older with a qualifying pre-existing condition. You can get more information about these stages by clicking here.

Williams said the clinic will only be open to people who are or have been patients of Memorial Hermann Medical Group. She said eligible people who had previously signed up for the vaccine with Memorial Hermann but were unable to receive the injection will also receive invitations.

Williams said people can only register for an appointment if they receive an invitation from Memorial Hermann. Invitations are sent only to established or past patients of Memorial Hermann Medical Group who are in the two open phases.

According to Williams, eligible people who previously signed up for the vaccine with Memorial Hermann but couldn’t get the vaccine will also receive invitations.

No, according to Williams. Only people who have registered for an appointment will receive the vaccine at this clinic. Photo ID matching the name and date of birth on the appointment confirmation is also required.

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