COVID-19 vaccine open to 16 and up

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The COVID-19 vaccine is now being offered to anyone age 16 and up in Texas.

Lucas Botello, Senior Writer

Houston Methodist offers online scheduling for free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone age 16 and older.

Adults are eligible for any of the three vaccines currently being administered, however people ages 16-17 can receive only the Pfizer vaccine.

Houston Methodist has safely vaccinated more than half a million Texans. The current evidence shows that it is 95% effective, and the vaccine has also gone through more rigorous testing and external review. Most of the side effects are minimal, including sore arms, muscle aches, and fever.

For those students that are willing to receive the vaccine but haven’t had the chance, click here to be taken to the Houston Methodist website to schedule a time and location to receive the vaccine.

For any students that are interested in receiving the vaccination elsewhere, more information about vaccination locations in the Houston area can be found here.