Where can I get the coronavirus vaccine?

HOUSTON – At KPRC 2, we’re committed to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions on all things Houston.

Question: Where can I get the coronavirus vaccine?

Reply: As of this writing, state health officials have limited initial doses to people in two groups – Phase 1A and Phase 1B. Officials said the goal was to make sure the limited number of initial doses went to those who needed them most.

Phase 1A includes frontline healthcare workers and people in long-term care facilities. Phase 1B includes anyone 65 years of age and older or people 16 years of age and older who have a co-morbid condition. You can find more information about the phases here.

The bottom line is that if you don’t belong to any of these groups, you are not eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine at this time. However, the Texas Department of State Health Services created a map that helps people locate a vaccine supplier. It includes a disclaimer that people should call the supplier directly to find out how they are administering the vaccine. You can access the map here.

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Several hospital systems in the Houston area have started contacting eligible patients to start scheduling vaccine appointments. Some people told KPRC 2 that these appointments fill up quickly.

If you think you are eligible to receive the vaccine, you should contact your health care provider or pharmacist to find out where you can get the vaccine.

Officials said that as the number of available doses increases, the vaccine will be made available to larger segments of the population. Some officials have said this may not happen until at least spring.

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