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UPDATE: Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at many Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of Dec. 13, 2021

December 14, 2021

HOUSTON - The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of December 13, 2021. Many health department-affiliated free vaccination sites are on the schedule for the week.

The sites welcome walk-ins and appointment information is available at HoustonEmerency.org/covid19 or by calling 832-393-4220.

Vaccination does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.

NOTE: Updated pop-up vaccine sites are below:

Pop-up Sites

The department and its partner agencies will offer Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccinations at pop-up sites during the week, located at:

  • Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions, 2545 Pressler St., 77030
    • December 14, 2021: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Kelso Elementary School, 5800 Southmund, 77033 
    • December 14, 2021: 4-7 p.m.
  • Audrey H. Lawson Middle School, 14000 Stancliff St., 77045 
    • December 15, 2021: 5-7 p.m.
  • Fonville Middle School, 725 E Little York Rd., 77076
    • December 16, 2021: 2:30-5:30 p.m.
  • The Korean Community Center of Houston, 1809 Hollister St., 77080 
    • December 16, 2021: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Third Ward Multi-Service Center / Senior Citizens’ Holiday Grab ‘n Go, 3611 Ennis St., 77004 
    • December 17, 2021: 1-3 p.m.
  • Pleasantville Elementary School, 1431 Gellhorn Dr., 77029 
    • December 17, 2021: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 77096
    • December 17, 2021: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Cummings Elementary School, 10455 S Kirkwood Rd., 77099 
    • December 18, 2021: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Pilgrim Academy, 6302 Skyline Dr., 77057 
    • December 18, 2021: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Braeburn Elementary School, 5550 Pine St., 77081 
    • December 18, 2021: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Edison Arts Center, 7100 West Fuqua Street, 77489 
    • December 18, 2021: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church, 8901 Jensen Dr., 77093 
    • December 18, 2021: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Alliance for Multicultural Community Services, 6440 Hillcroft Ave., 77081 
    • December 18, 2021: 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
  • ONPEC Educational Center, 2615 Calumet St., 77004 
    • December 18, 2021: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Old Town Harrisburg Chapines de Corazon Houston, 6632 Harrisburg Blvd., 77011    
    • December 19, 2021: 2-7 p.m.
  • Sunny's Flea Market, 8705 Airline Dr., 77037 
    • December 19, 2021: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fixed Sites

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.
    • Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 W. Fuqua St.
    • Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center, 1809 North Main St.
    • Mondays/Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St.
    • Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Northside Health Center, 8504 Schuller Rd.
    • Mondays/Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Sharpstown Health Services, 6201 Bonhomme Rd.
    • Mondays/Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr.
    • Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington St.
    • Mondays/Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd.
    • Mondays-Saturdays: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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 free COVID-19 testing sites across the city.

A list of testing sites is available at HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 or by calling 832-393-4220.

All testing sites are closed November 25. United Memorial Medical Center sites are open November 26 and 27 and Curative sites are open November 27.

The CDC recommends people who have symptoms and most people who had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19 be tested for COVID-19 infection. 

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