Category Archives: COVID-19

CitizensNet Newsletter: Houston Health Department Rolling Out Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine

HOUSTON – Children as young as five can get vaccinated against COVID-19 at Houston Health Department vaccination sites starting Friday, November 5, 2021. Free vaccinations are available at the department’s health centers, some multi-service centers, and pop-up sites across Houston. The sites do not require appointments or insurance. Vaccines will be available at thousands of pediatric healthcare provider offices,…

Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccines are now widely available. In many cases, you do not need an appointment. The federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status. Around 90% of people in the United States live within 5 miles of a COVID-19 vaccine…

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

CDC recommends that people in the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completion of their 2-dose Pfizer series: People ages 65 years and older Adults 18+ living in long-term care settings People ages 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions People who may receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19…