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In Texas, everyone over 12 years of age is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, Fort Bend County run COVID-19 vaccine sites (En Español) accept walk-up vaccinations!

Health Alert!

The DSHS has issued a health alert about the improper use of ivermectin. Ivermectin cannot treat viral infections like COVID-19 and can hurt you. https://bit.ly/2URbdtj If you have concerns about exposure to ivermectin, please call the Texas Poison Center Network at 1-800-222-1222.

CDC 3^rd Dose Guidelines (En Español)

Currently, all of our FBC Health & Human Services COVID-19 vaccination clinics are accepting walk-in visits for moderately-to-severely immunocompromised people seeking to receive their 3rd dose of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Moderately to severely immunocompromised people includes those who have:

-Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood

-Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

-Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

-Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)

-Advanced or untreated HIV infection

-Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them.

Minor Consent Form: Click here to get the Minor Consent Form (En Español) if you would like to complete it prior to bringing your child to be vaccinated. All children 12-17 years of age must provide a completed COVID Informed Consent – Minor Form signed by their parent or legal guardian at the vaccination site before they can be vaccinated. The COVID Informed Consent – Minor Form is also available at each vaccination site to ensure that the child’s parent or legal guardian is able to complete prior to the child being vaccinated.

Please click here to read the Emergency Use Authorization COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets before getting your vaccine.

Community Use of Cloth Masks Help Control the Spread of COVID-19

HHS: Vaccination Hotline (for questions only) 832-471-1373

DSHS: COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Fort Bend County Animal Shelter begins in-house spay and neuter surgeries

June 27, 2017

Contact: Barbara Vass FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Telephone: 281-238-2277 June 27, 2017

Email: barbara.vass@fortbendcountytx.gov

Website: www.fortbendcountypets.com

Fort Bend County Animal Shelter begins in-house spay and neuter surgeries

New Program Marks a New Era

Rosenberg, TX– Fort Bend County Animal Services (FBCAS) began their in-house spay and neuter program on Friday, June 9, ushering in a new era for the county’s open admission shelter and the homeless pets it serves.

“This is a very exciting time for all of us at FBCAS and for the pets that come into our shelter. They will be able to go to their new homes, rescues, or foster families after being spayed or neutered at our shelter. They will no longer have to wait for an appointment at an outside facility and that is very exciting!” said Rene Vasquez, Director of Fort Bend County Animal Services. “It has been a very long road for us to reach this point. We are grateful to everyone who has been involved in helping move FBCAS forward to better serve the homeless animals of our community.”

FBCAS has worked diligently to turn this dream into a reality. The first step towards this reality came when FBCAS hired the first staff veterinarian and veterinarian technician that the program has ever had.

“We are happy to begin this process of having the shelter pets spayed and neutered and ready to go home. We are looking forward to a very successful program for these animals that come through the shelter!” said Dr. Andrea Muegge, FBCAS veterinarian.

In an average year, approximately 4,000 dogs and cats come through FBCAS’ doors and need loving and happy homes. As the number of dogs and cats increase at the shelter, the need for a home or rescue grows every day. It is hoped that this in-house spay and neutering program will increase adoptions to forever homes. FBCAS’ goal is to become an adoption destination for families seeking healthy pets. FBCAS will continue to utilize and develop strategies to achieve that goal.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Barbara Vass at 281-238-2277 or email at barbara.vass@fortbendcountytx.gov.