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Thousands of Houstonians skipped their second COVID-19 vaccine shot, health department says
More than 50,000 Houstonians fail to get second COVID-19 vaccination
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker has more as more than 50,000 Houstonians haven t received their second COVID-19 vaccination.
HOUSTON - More than 50,000 Houstonians didn’t get their second COVID-19 vaccine shot after receiving this first one, according to the Houston Health Department. There is a situation where not everybody is getting their second dose, said Scott Packard, spokesman for Houston Health Dept.
You should get your second COVID-19 shot three to six weeks after the first one, said Packard. He says so far 51,881 people have blown past that six week mark without showing up for the second shot. It’s something millions of people have done across the U.S., according to the CDC.
Starting Monday, the Houston Health Department is accepting walk-ins at all of its free COVID-19 vaccination sites, including two in the area, and is extending hours of operation at some sites.
First doses of the Moderna vaccine, approved for people who are at least 18 years old, will be distributed from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, 8:30 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center, located at 1809 North Main St.
Moderna doses also are available at the health department s two mass vaccination sites, including Delmar Stadium at 2020 Mangum Rd., from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Weekday hours for the Delmar site and Rodeo Reed Parking Lot, 2098 Reed Rd., can be found at houstonemergency.org/covid19.
Houston Health Department COVID-19 vaccination sites accepting walk-ins
You can now receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Houston Health Department sites without an appointment.
HOUSTON - The Houston Health Department is now accepting walk-ins at all of its COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Appointments are preferred and remain available, but walk-ins are welcome starting Monday. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 should be easy and convenient for everyone, including people who may not be able to get to a vaccination site during typical business hours, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said. Expanding the existing walk-in policy to all Houston Health Department sites and extending hours of operation will help ensure people have access to the lifesaving vaccines. Getting vaccinated is key to helping our lives get back to normal.
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The list of sites include:
Northside Health Center 8504 Schuller Rd.
Sharpstown Health Services 6201 Bonhomme Rd.
La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center 1809 North Main St.
Sunnyside Health Center 4605 Wilmington St.
NRG Park One NRG Park
The health department is also extending hours at some of these sites to make it easier for residents to get vaccinated.
Here are the opening hours: