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
As a reminder..
On Friday, June 28, 2019 our Health & Human Services Coordination Center (HHSCC) technology drill will take place at 10:00AM followed by a radio drill for those with issued radios at 10:30AM.
Please let me know if you are unable to participate.
As always, let me know if you have any questions or need any help. Thanks!
Yaneth Calderon
yaneth.calderon@fortbendcountytx.gov
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