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TEXAS CITY- The Health District Partners With Texas City ISD On Thursday. Offers Vaccine To Eligible Students

The health district will partner with Texas City ISD on Thursday to offer the Pfizer vaccine to eligible students, staff and families at Texas City and La Marque high schools.
The Pfizer vaccine is currently available for anyone 16 and older.
📍 Texas City High School
⏰ 8-11 a.m.
📍 La Marque High School
⏰ 1-3 p.m.
Parent permission is required, along with registration for students ages 16 and older. To register, visit https://us1.quickscreen.health/galveston-county…. Visit tcisd.org/news to download permission slips if your family wants to participate.
The FDA on Monday authorized use of the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 years of age. CDC approval is pending. If approved before Thursday, the health district is prepared to offer the Pfizer vaccine to additional students at Texas City and La Marque schools.

Do You Have A COVID-19 Vaccine Related Question?

Do you need to reschedule a vaccine appointment with the Galveston County Health District?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with the Galveston County Health District for a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

You can contact the Galveston County Health District at 409-938-7221 between 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday to schedule a vaccine appointment and get your questions answered. You can also email them at COVID19vaccine@gchd.org.

Galveston County’s COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Will Enter A New Phase May 1st

Galveston County’s COVID-19 vaccination partnership with UTMB Health and the Galveston County Health District will enter a new phase starting May 1st. After months of operating a mass vaccination site at the County’s Walter Hall Park, demand at the site has dwindled. More than 50% of the County’s vaccine eligible population has been fully vaccinated, a number that is expected to increase as additional second dose shots are administered.

GALVESTON COUNTY Has Reached Over 200,000 Doses Of Vaccine Administered

Galveston County has reached another important milestone with having over 200,000 doses of vaccine administered. Our local data is showing the county between 50-60% of eligible residents having received at least one dose of vaccine with nearly 40% being fully vaccinated.

**Vaccines will always be voluntary and never forced**