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Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of March 14, 2022

 

The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of March 14, 2022. Over a dozen sites offering vaccinations and more than 30 testing sites are on the schedule for the week.

Vaccination and testing at health department-affiliated sites does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.

Site locations, schedules, and appointment information is available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Fixed Vaccination Sites

The department’s new vaccination incentive program will award 14 people $1,000 gift cards and provide $50 gift cards to hundreds of additional people.

People who get their first dose or booster shot at eligible health department vaccination sites between January 29 and March 17, 2022, will be entered into drawings for $1,000 gift cards. Two $1,000 winners will be selected every Friday through March 18 for a total of 14 winners over seven weeks.

Any dose of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at the department’s fixed sites, located at:

  • Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd.
    • $1,000 Incentive Eligible
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 W. Fuqua St.
  • La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center, 1809 North Main St.
    • $1,000 Incentive Eligible
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St.
  • Northside Health Center, 8504 Schuller Rd.
    • $1,000 Incentive Eligible
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Sharpstown Health Services, 6201 Bonhomme Rd.
    • $1,000 Incentive Eligible
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr.
  • Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington St.
    • $1,000 Incentive Eligible
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd.
    • Mondays-Saturdays: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Health center and multi-service center vaccination sites close at 11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.

Pop-up Vaccination Sites

The department and its partner agencies will offer Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccinations at a pop-up site located at:

  • Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, 2025 W 11th St, 77008
  • Marshall Middle School, 1115 Noble St, 77009
  • J.P. Cornelius Elementary School, 7475 Westover St, 77087
  • Clark Community Center, 9718 Clark Road, 77076
  • Westbury Manor Apartments, 5565 Gasmer Dr, 77035
    • March 16, 2022: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Cullinan Park, 6700 Long Dr, Houston, 77087
  • Brown Chapel AME Church, 3208 Washington Ave, 77007
  • McGowen Elementary School, 6820 Homestead, 77028
    • March 19, 2022: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Hildalgo Park, 7000 Avenue Q, 77011
  • Sunny’s Flea Market, 8705 Airline Dr, Houston, 77037

Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for ages 18 and up and Pfizer is authorized for ages 5 and up.

In-Home Vaccination

Free in-home COVID-19 vaccination is available to qualifying older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans.

People may call 832-393-4301 to about qualify for the program.

Testing Sites

The department and its partner agencies offer dozens of free COVID-19 testing sites across the city.

A list of testing sites and schedules is available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

The CDC recommends testing to people with symptoms or close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone confirmed with COVID-19.

Vaccination and testing site schedules may shift during the week to meet community need. Find the latest information at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.