The clinic is open from Thursday, January 14 to Sunday, January 17 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
During this four-day event, Memorial Hermann plans to vaccinate approximately 13,000 people aged 65 or older, based on the state’s Phase 1B guidelines. The clinic is only available to those who are pre-registered to receive the vaccine.
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“Due to the limited number of vaccines, persons who do not have an appointment confirmation, or a photo ID matching the name and date of birth on the appointment confirmation, will not be vaccinated,” said a statement published on Memorial Hermann’s website.
Individuals invited to participate in this event include active, established Memorial Hermann Medical Group patients 65 or older, those who have an established relationship with the hospital system and are 65 or older, and members of the general community who are 65. or older.
“We remain committed to expanding our vaccination capacity by adding more sites and more appointments as soon as possible,” the statement said. “We also hope to host more such events in the near future, as we continue to make vaccination available to all eligible, and ultimately to all patients and community members.”
Vaccination is by appointment only for those eligible under state guidelines and walk-ins will not be accommodated.
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You can also contact your primary care provider and local pharmacy, or the COVID-19 vaccine availability chart from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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