Coronavirus vaccine: Memorial Hermann’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic in NRG Park to open this week

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Memorial Hermann is partnering with NRG Park to offer a drive-thru clinic for the COVID-19 vaccine this week.

The clinic will be open from Thursday January 14 to Sunday January 17 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

During this four-day event, Memorial Hermann plans to immunize approximately 13,000 people aged 65 or older, according to the state’s Phase 1B immunization distribution 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, people who do not have an appointment confirmation or photo ID corresponding to the name and date of birth on the appointment confirmation, will not be not vaccinated, ”she read. a statement posted on the Memorial Hermann website.

Those who have been invited to participate in this event include active and established Memorial Hermann Medical Group patients who are 65 years of age or older, those with an established relationship with the hospital system, and who are 65 years of age or older. , and members of the community generally aged 65. or older.

“We remain committed to expanding our immunization capacity by adding more sites and more appointments as quickly as possible,” the statement read. “We also hope to host more events like this in the near future as we continue to make vaccination accessible to all who are eligible, and eventually to all patients and community members.”

Vaccination is by appointment only for those who qualify according to state guidelines and walk-ins will not be accepted.

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You can also check with your primary care provider and local pharmacy, or with the Texas State Department’s COVID-19 vaccine availability map.

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