HCPH locates first Mosquito-Borne Disease Sample of the Year Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has confirmed its first West Nile Virus (WNV) sample for 2021. The mosquito sample was identified and collected in the northwest area of Harris County. HCPH’s Mosquito […]
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Don’t Forget to Prepare for Hurricane Season
It’s here for six months, June 1-November 30 Hurricane season is here! In the event of a powerful rainstorm or hurricane, you could be without basic utilities, such as electricity, water, gas, phone, and Internet for three days or more. […]
COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Now Available to Children Ages 12-15
Starting Tomorrow, Harris County Public Health offers the Pfizer vaccine at NRG Park Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) announces that children ages 12-15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine […]
Get Vaccinated or Tested for COVID-19
Both can Help Protect You and Your Family Get your vaccine today! All Harris County Public Health vaccine sites are accepting people who do not have appointments, walk-ups or by car. If you want to ensure there is enough vaccine […]
Get Vaccinated! Help to Protect Yourself and Others
The good news is more and more people are getting vaccinated in Harris County, but it’s still not enough to stem the tide of COVID-19 infections. Until cases decrease, if you or your children aren’t vaccinated, getting tested is your […]
Harris County Launches On Demand COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment System; 55,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Now Available for the Week of April 19
Harris County Public Health Transitions from Waitlist System to Offering Residents Appointment Options Immediately Upon Signing Up; Unvaccinated Residents Strongly Encouraged To Sign Up Now at ReadyHarris.org Harris County Public Health (HCPH) today announced that it has opened 55,000 COVID-19 vaccines […]
Harris County Public Health Suspends the Johnson & Johnson Vaccination
In light of the decision by the FDA to pause the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, the FEMA operated Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at NRG Park will administer the Pfizer vaccine today. Please tune in for additional updates from by […]
Get Tested Now if You are Unvaccinated and Were Around Many People at Easter
Enough Time has Passed for You to Test Positive if You Were Exposed to COVID-19 If you were infected with COVID-19 during Easter weekend, it takes 5-7 days for your body to develop enough of the virus for the test […]
Harris County Public Health & Houston Health Department to Begin Offering Single Shot Johnson and Johnson Vaccine at FEMA Community Vaccination Center at NRG Park
Residents on Vaccine Waitlist to be Offered Appointments for J&J Vaccine as Early as this Weekend, Janssen Vaccinations at NRG Start on April 9th On Friday, April 9th, health authorities will begin administering 6,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine per […]
Harris County Equity Efforts Significantly Enhancing COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Vulnerable Residents
New Data Show Considerable Demographic Gaps in Distribution Between Harris County Public Health Distribution Compared to Other Vaccine Providers; Judge Hidalgo Urges Every Vaccine Provider To Join County/City Efforts to Prioritize Access and Outreach for Hard-hit and Vulnerable Residents March […]
