More than 63% of Harris County Residents over 12 Years Old are Now Fully Vaccinated
The $100 cash card incentive has sparked a big increase in Harris County residents getting their first vaccine dose and the popular program continues through Thursday, September 30, 2021. More than 60,000 people have participated in the program, bringing the county’s vaccination rate to 63.1% for residents 12 and older who are fully vaccinated. More than 74% of eligible residents have received one dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines.
Even with vaccination rates improving, Harris County ranks number one in the state of Texas and fifth in U.S. counties for the total number of COVID-19 cases. For COVID-19 deaths, Harris County ranks sixth of all U.S. counties and first in Texas counties. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19. Getting vaccinated protects you, your loved ones, and our business community.
Vaccines are free and Harris County Public Health vaccine sites and while appointments are not required, they are recommended, go to vacstrac.hctx.net or call 832-927-8787. To find a location near you click here. Parents must accompany their children, ages 12-17, to be vaccinated or children must bring a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Consent forms are at vacstrac.hctx.net Twelve to 17-year-olds are eligible for the two-dose Pfizer vaccine.
Parents with children under 12 are encouraged to get them tested frequently to see if they have the virus. Testing is free at HCPH sites. Appointments are not required, but are recommended because the number of people getting tested has been increasing, click here to find a site near you or call 832-927-7575.