Where to get vaccinated against covid-19 in Dallas and Fort Worth: first doses and reinforcements

On July 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised the alert level for the risk of covid-19 in the counties of DallasTarrant and Collin of North Texas.

Dallas County, for its part, increased the risk alert for covid-19 to orange on Friday, July 16, due to the increase in hospitalizations and a low vaccination rate. It is because of that the second booster dose It is recommended so that covid-19 has fewer opportunities to mutate into more dangerous variants.

The immunity of people who have had covid-19 and have not received the booster of the vaccine is diminishing, explained Dr. Philip Huang.

Last March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the second mRNA vaccine booster, ie Pfizer and Moderna, for adults over 50 years of age.

Children from 6 months can now also be vaccinated against covid-19.

The numbers continue to demonstrate the importance of vaccination and booster doses to avoid infection and severe disease from covid-19, says a CDC statement.

“During the recent omicron wave, those who had the booster were 21 times less likely to die from Covid-19 than those who were not vaccinated and seven times less likely to be hospitalized,” the CDC said.

Given the rise in infections, vaccination events organized by the county are in greater demand.

The CDC’s recommendation is that people over 50 years of age and who received their first booster at least 4 months ago can now get a new dose of Pfizer or Moderna.

“The boosters are safe, and people over age 50 can get an additional booster 4 months after their first dose,” said Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, director of the CDC.

As detailed by the county health director, Dr. Phillip Huang, the effectiveness of the vaccine is reduced over time, so it is important to be up to date with the reinforcements. Currently the period between reinforcements, according to the CDC, is 4 months unless you get sick with covid-19. There, the recommended period is 90 days after testing positive for the disease.

The answer is Nobut there are options for people who received their first dose and booster from Johnson & Johnson.

Supported by a study, the CDC also recommends that adults who received their first J&J vaccine and then received their booster at least four months ago can now receive an mRNA vaccine booster (Pfizer or Moderna).

Some patients with risk conditions can already get the booster. The CDC details what are the risk conditions for getting seriously ill from covid-19, according to an analysis by the government agency.

Some of these conditions are cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic lung disease, chronic liver disease, diabetes, people with certain disabilities, obesity, pregnancy, certain mental illnesses, people with HIV, people with little physical activity, smokers , patients who have received a transplant, people who use corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive medicines.

More information in this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/

You can visit the site vacunas.gov where you can select which dose you want (Pfizer or Moderna) and with your zip code it will tell you which place is closest to you. Doses are available at local pharmacies like CVS, Wallgreens, Walmart, Kroger, and even some doctor’s offices.

Since April 26, the Hospital Parkland of Dallas announced that it will be giving booster doses at its Community Oriented Primary Care Health Centers. But an appointment is required through MyChart and bring your vaccination card.

More information by calling 214-590-7000.

Immunizations and booster shots are available for adults at County Immunization Clinics Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, but by appointment. You can call 972-692-2780 to schedule one.

The county is also offering a $25 Walmart gift card for county residents who get vaccinated.

Here are the county vaccination clinics:

• DCHHS Stemmons Immunization Clinic, 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, #159 (first floor), Dallas
• Oak Cliff Branch Immunization Clinic, 1113 E. Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 200, Dallas
• John West Branch Immunization Clinic, 3312 N. Buckner Boulevard, Suite 200, Dallas
• Carrollton Farmers Branch Immunization Clinic, 2774 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch
• Immunization Clinic Irving Branch, 440 S. Nursery Road, Irving

Where to find the covid-19 vaccine in Fort Worth and other parts of Tarrant County?

Unlike the community clinics in Dallas County, the ones in Tarrant County do not require appointments to go to get vaccinated against covid-19. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm For more information, or to make an appointment (which is also possible), you can call 817-248-6299.

• Southeast Public Health Center, 536 W. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington
• Southwest Public Health Center, 6551 Granbury Rd., Fort Worth
• Bagsby-Williams Public Health Center, 3212 Miller Ave., Fort Worth
• Public Health Center Dr. Marion J. Brooks, 1101 S. Main Street, Fort Worth
• Northwest Public Health Center, 3800 Adam Grubb Rd., Lake Worth
• Watauga Public Health Center, 6601 Watauga Rd., Watauga

Don’t forget your vaccination card.

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