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In Texas, everyone over 12 years of age is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, Fort Bend County run COVID-19 vaccine sites now accept walk-up vaccinations! Please click here to view our vaccination sites.

Minor Consent Form: Click here to get the Minor Consent Form 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.

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

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

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

Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System – Back to School Event

Press Release

Fort Bend County 

Health & Human Services 

4520 Reading Road- Suite A- Rosenberg, TX 77471

M. desVignes-Kendrick, M.D., Director

June 13, 2017

For immediate release 

Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System – Back to School Event

Rosenberg, TX– Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System (FBCCIS) is hosting its third annual countywide Back to School event on August 19, 2017 from 8am to 3pm at University of Houston, Sugar Land Campus.

What is FBCCIS? – FBCCIS is a collaborative of nonprofit organizations and county agencies partnering to deepen their impact, reduce duplication of services and better serve the community. Current members include East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, Second Mile Mission Center, Rosenberg/Richmond Helping Hands, Katy Christian Ministries, Fort Bend County Social Services and Fort Bend EMS – Community Paramedics.

What is provided at this Back-to-School Event? – Eligible children in Fort Bend County will receive a new pair of shoes, backpack, and school supplies to start their school year off right.

Who is eligible? – Parents or guardians must show proof that they are a resident of Fort Bend County by producing an ID card, Driver’s License, or bill stating their address. They must provide proof of income, such as current pay stubs, Worker’s Comp, Unemployment benefit statement, etc.  Families currently receiving SNAP/TANF or are on the Free and Reduced lunch program are automatically eligible. Family income must be at or below 180% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines in order to participate in this event. http://safetyweb.org/fpl.php

Where can I apply? – Registration forms may be picked up in person at any of the following locations:

  • Fort Bend County Social Services – 4520 Reading Rd., Ste. 900 Rosenberg, TX 77471 or

307 Texas Parkway, Ste. 235 Missouri City, TX 77459

  • East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry – 435 Stafford Run Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
  • Second Mile Mission Center – 1135 US-90 Missouri City, TX 77489
  • Rosenberg/Richmond Helping Hands – 902 Collins Road Richmond, TX 77469
  • Katy Christian Ministries – 5504 1st Street Katy, TX 77493

What is the deadline? -The deadline for all applicants to have forms filled out and approved is June 30, 2017. You must register for this event and meet eligibility requirements to participate in this program.

Can I donate? – What supplies are needed the most? – Donations of backpacks, crayons, color pencils, loose-leaf notebook paper, highlighters, pens (black or blue), pencils, glue sticks, folders with brads and pockets, composition notebooks, 3-ring binders and scissors are needed.

Are there volunteer opportunities? – Volunteers are needed to help with distribution of supplies, backpacks and shoes. If you would like to volunteer or have questions about how you can help, please contact Vickie Bernal, FBCCIS Coordinator at 281-238-3507.

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