Over 57% of Hays County and 54% of Texans 12+ have received initial vaccine dose

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HAYS COUNTY – In Hays County, over 57% of 12 years and older, and in Texas, over 54% of people 12 years and older have received their initial first dose of vaccine.

In addition, over 46% of Hays County, 12 years and over, are fully vaccinated, and Texans in the same age groups, close to 44% of Texans, are fully vaccinated.

As vaccine distribution increases, more of the local Hays County and Texas population has received at least their first dose. Because of this, active case numbers and the number of monthly COVID-19 related fatalities have decreased.

The COVID-19 vaccine teaches our immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. It typically takes two weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. After you have been fully vaccinated, you may be able to start doing some things you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.

Many doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics are now or will soon be able to offer COVID-19 vaccinations. The federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.

Below you can find information on how to find available vaccines and vaccine statistics for Hays County and Texas.

‘No appointment needed’ vaccine clinics:

 

How to Find Vaccine

There are multiple tools to help you find vaccines in Texas. Check these tools frequently, as more providers and pharmacies will be added to each over the coming weeks.

Large Vaccination Hub List

Beginning in January, Texas established large vaccination sites or hubs around the state. Check the COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Providers page to find a hub near you and learn how to register.

Retail Pharmacies List

Check your local pharmacy’s website to see if vaccine appointments are available. On March 29, the White House announced that the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program is doubling the number of pharmacies receiving the vaccine by April 19. To find out which pharmacies are participating in the program, visit CDC’s Federal Retail Pharmacy Program website.

Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler

The new Texas Vaccine Scheduler helps Texans get scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine at clinics hosted by participating Texas public health entities.

Register online at GetTheVaccine.dshs.texas.gov. You will be notified by email or text when and where to get the vaccine. If there’s not an available clinic near you, you will be directed to other places to get your vaccine.

Call (833) 832-7067 if you don’t have internet or need help signing up. Call center support is available 7 am-7 pm, 7 days a week.

Spanish language and other translators are available to help callers.

Tips for Your Vaccine Search

When searching for a vaccination site, remember:

  • While vaccine supply and distribution are expanding, not all local providers have vaccines each week, and hubs may have waiting lists.
  • Do not show up at a hub or provider looking for a vaccine.
  • Instead, check the provider’s website. Call only if the website doesn’t answer your questions.
 

 


HAYS COUNTY VS. STATE OF TEXAS:
PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION VACCINATED
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57.61% OF HAYS COUNTY POPULATION 12+ WITH AT LEAST ONE DOSE

Hays County’s population of 230,191 is according to the latest information available from the Census Bureau.
*Disclaimer: These totals were updated by the Texas Department of State Health Services and may not be exact as they are constantly being updated.

AGE MALE / % FEMALE / % TOTAL
12-15 YEARS 1,312 / 1.2% 1,465 / 1.3% 2,777
16-49 YEARS 27,074 / 24.0% 32,978 / 29.2% 60,052
50-64 YEARS 11,823 / 10.5% 13,776 / 12.2% 25,599
65-79 YEARS 8,963 / 7.9% 10,727 / 9.5% 19,690
80+ YEARS 1,691 / 1.5% 2,725 / 2.4% 4,416
UNKNOWN     48
TOTAL 50,863 61,671 112,582

 

46.51% OF HAYS COUNTY POPULATION 12+ IS FULLY VACCINATED

Hays County’s population of 230,191 is according to the latest information available from the Census Bureau.
*Disclaimer: These totals were updated by the Texas Department of State Health Services and may not be exact as they are constantly being updated.

AGE MALE / % FEMALE / % TOTAL
12-15 YEARS 214 / 0.2% 250 / 0.3% 464
16-49 YEARS 21,230 / 23.3% 26,307 / 28.9% 47,537
50-64 YEARS 9,949 / 10.9% 11,792 / 12.9% 21,741
65-79 YEARS 7,943 / 8.7% 9,450 / 10.4% 17,393
80+ YEARS 1,468 / 1.6% 2,320 / 2.5% 3,788
UNKNOWN     19
TOTAL 40,804 50,119 90,942

 

54.02% OF TEXAS POPULATION 12+ WITH AT LEAST ONE DOSE

Texas population of 29 million is according to the latest information available from the Census Bureau.
*Disclaimer: These totals were updated by the Texas Department of State Health Services and may not be exact as they are constantly being updated.

AGE MALE / % FEMALE / % TOTAL
12-15 YEARS
145,930 / 1.1% 149,618 / 1.2% 295,548
16-49 YEARS 2,930,917 / 22.5% 3,378,764 / 26.0% 6,309,681
50-64 YEARS 1,560,810 / 22.5% 1,780,464 / 13.7% 3,341,274
65-79 YEARS 1,050,492 / 8.1% 1,286,445 / 9.9% 2,336,937
80+ YEARS 242,617 / 1.9% 378,842 / 2.9% 621,459
UNKNOWN
    3,979
TOTAL 5,930,766 6,974,133 12,908,878

 

43.97% OF TEXAS POPULATION 12+ IS FULLY VACCINATED

Texas population of 29 million is according to the latest information available from the Census Bureau.
*Disclaimer: These totals were updated by the Texas Department of State Health Services and may not be exact as they are constantly being updated.

AGE MALE / % FEMALE / % TOTAL
12-15 YEARS 18,536 / 0.2% 19,014 / 0.2% 37,550
16-49 YEARS 2,312,478 / 21.9% 1,520,709 / 14.4% 3,833,187
50-64 YEARS 1,315,525 / 12.4% 1,520,709 / 14.4% 2,836,234
65-79 YEARS 926,011 / 8.8% 1,131,265 / 10.7% 2,057,276
80+ YEARS 210,266 / 2.0% 324,694 / 3.1% 534,960
UNKNOWN
    998
TOTAL 4,782,816 4,516,391 9,300,205

 

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