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After just five months and several thousands of distributed vaccinations later, the Walker County vaccination hubs will be closing this summer due to a decline in demand.
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The Walker County Office of Emergency Management will be hosting additional COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at the Walker County Storm Shelter next week.Â
Officials will administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on May 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the second dose of the Moderna vaccine on May 13-14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointments are necessary for either dose, which will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis.Â
The Walker County Storm Shelter is located at 445 Hwy. 75 in Huntsville.Â
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Brian Blalock | SHSUDeborah Wynne-Hester, RN of the Sam Houston State University Student Health Center helps administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to community members. Walker County moves forward with Moderna vaccination events as demand drops
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Brian Blalock | SHSUDeborah Wynne-Hester, RNÂ of the Sam Houston State University Student Health Center helps administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to community members.Â
Once regarded as a favorable option for rural areas and younger demographics, the Centers for Disease Control and Food and Drug Administration have recommended a pause on the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday morning, due to a possible rare health risk.
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Jason Garza | The Texas TribuneA nurse administers the Moderna vaccine. Thousands of rural Texans are still awaiting for their vaccine allotment over a month after shots began in the Lone Star State. Jordan Vonderhaar
The Walker County Office of Emergency Management has opened reservations for Moderna COVID-19 vaccination on April 13-14. As we receive COVID-19 vaccine allocations, Huntsville Family Medicine and Huntsville Memorial Hospital in partnership with the Walker County Office of Emergency Management, will be providing COVID-19 vaccinations based on the current phases published by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Â
All adults over the age of 18 are eligible to receive the vaccine.