Corpus Christi Launches In-Home COVID-19 Vaccination Program

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The city of Corpus Christi, in partnership with the City of Corpus Christi Fire Department, is set to launch an in-home COVID-19 vaccination program for residents aged 12 and above. The program, a response to rising COVID cases, will offer Moderna or Pfizer vaccinations at no cost to residents. Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo announced the initiative during a weekly COVID briefing, emphasizing the city's commitment to making vaccines readily available to those in need. Residents can register for the program by calling the City of Corpus Christi Call Center at 826-CITY (2489) starting Thursday, August 12.

Key Takeaways:

  • The in-home COVID-19 vaccination program will be provided in partnership between the City of Corpus Christi and the City of Corpus Christi Fire Department.
  • The program will offer Moderna or Pfizer vaccinations to residents aged 12 years and above.
  • The vaccinations will be administered at no cost to residents.
  • Residents can register for the program by calling the City of Corpus Christi Call Center at 826-CITY (2489) starting Thursday, August 12.
  • The program is a response to rising COVID cases and aims to make vaccinations readily available to those in need.
  • The initiative is modeled after the Save Our Seniors Program that provided vaccinations to homebound seniors.
  • Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo emphasized the city's commitment to making vaccines readily available to those in need.

Statistics:

  • The program will begin on Thursday, August 12.
  • Residents can register for the program by calling the City of Corpus Christi Call Center at 826-CITY (2489) starting Thursday, August 12.
  • The program will offer Moderna or Pfizer vaccinations to residents aged 12 years and above.
  • There is no cost associated with the vaccinations.

Sources:

  • City of Corpus Christi press release, Aug. 11
  • Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo's statement, Aug. 11
  • City of Corpus Christi Call Center: 826-CITY (2489)