Latest Vaccine Update

April 16, 2021

All vaccine appointments have been filled, and no additional first-dose vaccine clinics will be offered at UH during the Spring 2021 semester. Second-dose appointments have already been scheduled for individuals who received their first dose at as UH vaccination clinic in April.

UH Vaccine Efforts

The Student Health Center worked with partner organizations to provide COVID-19 vaccines to approximately 4,000 UH faculty, staff and students who met eligibility requirements and chose to receive the vaccine. These vaccines were offered in multiple clinics during March and April, and several second-dose clinics are scheduled. No additional first-dose vaccine clinics will be offered at UH during the Spring 2021 semester.

In addition to the efforts of the UH Student Health Center, Memorial Hermann provided an additional 3,000 vaccine doses to UH and the public at an on-campus clinic on April 12.

With the vaccine now widely available, we encourage member of the UH campus community to refer to the vaccine resource finder as well as the list of vaccine hubs for the latest on available vaccines in the Houston area.

Texas Phase COVID-19 Vaccine Priorities

Everyone age 16 and older is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas. All vaccines are authorized for people age 18 and older. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for people 16 and older.

The state makes decisions regarding allocation on a weekly basis and distributes vaccine accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for UH employees and students, please visit the UH COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ.

Additional information for educators and school staff is available in the  Texas Education Agency (TEA) K-12 COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ.

Houston Vaccine Locator Tools and Hubs

City of Houston Vaccine Sites:

https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-vaccines/

Harris County Vaccine Registration webpage:

https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus/Register-for-COVID-19-Vaccine

The new Texas Vaccine Scheduler helps Texans get scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine at clinics hosted by participating Texas public health entities.

Register online at  GetTheVaccine.dshs.texas.gov. You will be notified by email or text when and where to get the vaccine. If there’s not an available clinic near you, you will be directed to other places to get your vaccine.

Call (833) 832-7067 if you don’t have internet or need help signing up. Call center support is available 7am-7pm, 7 days a week.

Spanish language and other translators are available to help callers.

• Texas Vaccine Availability Map can be accessed here.
• National Vaccine Finder can be accessed here.

More information on Texas Vaccine Hub providers can be found on the DSHS Vaccine Hub Providers webpage.

Helpful Vaccine Resources

Learn all about COVID-19 vaccines in development and vaccination planning in the United States and in Texas:

• UH College of Medicine Vaccine Resource Page
• CDC General COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Texas COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
• DSHS Immunizations Unit: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine
• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
• Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

• Reporting COVID-19 Diagnosis
• Reporting Potential COVID-19 Exposure
• Request to Return to Campus