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ALL ADULTS can get the vaccine! (En Español)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE
In Texas, everyone over 16+ year of age is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If you or a loved one do not have access to the internet or a computer to register, please call (281) 633-7795. Please click here to read the Emergency Use Authorization COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets before getting your vaccine.

Fort Bend County HHS is excited that the pause, and research that followed, allowed the CDC and FDA to confirm the safety of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This research found that there were only about two cases of the rare clotting disorder were found per every one million doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine administered. We are committed to providing safe and effective vaccines that will permit our community to return to the activities we have been missing.

Many residents have been waiting for this vaccine to return to distribution. The CDC estimates that using the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in the United States will prevent more than 2,200 ICU admissions and 1,400 deaths in the next six months. Consequently we will make our supply of the Johnson and Johnson vaccines available to the public. As with all vaccines, we will make sure those who receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are aware of the risks and benefits. The majority of the vaccine Fort Bend County receives and administers is Pfizer. Residents will continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at our locations at no cost or insurance charge.

Volunteer at a FBC COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People (En Español)

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

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

ASL Video – Radiation

Radiation exists in the natural environment from the sun, air, soil, plants, building materials and in the human body.  It is also found in man-made sources such as medical and dental X-rays, smoke detectors and television sets. While these low levels of daily radiation are not harmful, we should be prepared in the event of a terrorist attack that could cause a nuclear blast.

If there is advanced warning of an attack:

Take cover immediately, and go as far below ground as possible.  Any shield or shelter will help protect you from the immediate effects of the blast and the pressure wave.

If there is no warning:

Quickly assess the situation. Consider if you can get out of the area or if it would be better to go inside a building to limit the amount of radioactive material you are exposed to.

If you take shelter go as far below ground as possible, close windows and doors, turn off air conditioners, heaters or other ventilation systems. Stay where you are, watch TV, listen to the radio, or check the Internet for official news as it becomes available. To limit the amount of radiation you are exposed to, think about shielding, distance and time:

Shielding:  If you have a thick shield between yourself and the radioactive materials more of the radiation will be absorbed, and you will be exposed to less.

Distance: The farther away you are away from the blast and the fallout the lower your exposure.

Time: Minimizing time spent exposed will also reduce your risk.

Potassium Iodide:  If there is a significant radiation threat, health care authorities may or may not advise you to take potassium iodide. Consider keeping potassium iodide in your emergency kit, learn what the appropriate doses are for each of your family members