Memorial Hermann to open vaccine clinic at NRG Park, but only for guests

HOUSTON – Memorial Hermann is due to open a coronavirus vaccine clinic at NRG Park later this week, but it will only be open to people who have received an invitation from the hospital system to register for an appointment.

According to Kathryn Williams of Memorial Hermann, the drive-thru clinic will be open from Thursday to Sunday and authorities plan to vaccinate about 13,000 people.

Here’s what we know now. This story will be updated as new information is received.

Only people who fall into phases 1A or 1B are eligible to receive the vaccine. These groups include frontline health professionals, people in long-term care facilities, anyone aged 65 and over, or anyone aged 16 or older with a pre-existing qualifying condition. You can get more information about these phases by clicking here.

Williams said the clinic will only be open to people who are or have been patients at the Memorial Hermann Medical Group. She said that eligible people who previously registered for the vaccine with the Memorial Hermann, but were unable to get the vaccine, are also receiving invitations.

Williams said people can only sign up for an appointment if they have received an invitation to do so from Memorial Hermann. Invitations are being sent only to established or former patients at the Memorial Hermann Medical Group who fall into the two open phases.

According to Williams, eligible people who already signed up for the vaccine at the Hermann Memorial, but were unable to obtain it, are also receiving invitations.

No, according to Williams. Only people who have registered for an appointment will receive the vaccine at this clinic. A photo ID that corresponds to the name and date of birth in the consultation confirmation is also required.

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