In light of a burgeoning measles outbreak, several health organizations in Harris County are gearing up to bolster community immunity by offering free measles vaccines. Harris County Public Health has joined forces with Legacy Health Systems and Texas Children’s Hospital, providing easily accessible immunizations for Harris County residents. As per the CW39 report, vaccination efforts are being made immediately available, especially to those who remain unvaccinated, have not yet received their booster shots, or are children.
Amidst the outbreak with 198 confirmed measles cases traced back to West Texas, health officials stress the importance of the vaccines. There have already been two reported measles-related deaths, one in Texas and another in New Mexico, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Citing the urgent call by Houston Mayor John Whitmire, "The remedy is being vaccinated," he declared at a recent press conference, encouraging those unsure of their vaccination status to err on the side of caution and get the shot. This information comes in light of a briefing shared by Houston Public Media.
To tackle the situation, Texas Children’s Pediatrics Westwood Clinic will be holding a free vaccine drive, obediently opening its doors from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm without an appointment necessity on Saturday, March 15. Texas Children’s Pediatrics will also deploy mobile clinics throughout Houston, with details accessible on their website, or by phoning 832-372-9871 to reserve a vaccine appointment, as reported by Houston Public Media.
Legacy Community Health is offering free vaccines for Medicaid, underinsured, or uninsured children up to 18 years old from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at their southwest Houston and Fifth Ward locations. Harris County Public Health is providing free vaccines at six fixed clinics and a mobile unit at Pine Trails Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Vaccines are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and appointments can be made by calling (832) 927-7350, as per CW39.
