Over 63% of Hays County and over 60% of Texans have received initial vaccine dose

July 26, 2021

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HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS – In Hays County, over 63% or 124,282 of 12 years and older, and in Texas, over 60% or 14,453,448 of people 12 years and older have received their initial first dose of vaccine.

In addition, over 54% or 106,149 of Hays County 12 years and over, are fully vaccinated, and Texans in the same age groups, over 52% or 12,434,862 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.

HAYS COUNTY VS. STATE OF TEXAS:
PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION VACCINATED
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63.58% 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	2,280	2,500	4,780
16-49 YEARS	30,826	36,605	67,431
50-64 YEARS	12,653	14,604	27,257
65-79 YEARS	9,238	11,004	20,242
80+ YEARS	1,730	2,792	4,522
UNKNOWN			50
TOTAL	56,727	67,505	124,282

54.25% OF HAYS COUNTY POPULATION 12+ IS FULLY VACCINATED

AGE	MALE	FEMALE	TOTAL
12-15 YEARS	1,620	1,796	3,416
16-49 YEARS	25,662	30,997	56,659
50-64 YEARS	11,038	12,855	23,893
65-79 YEARS	8,314	9,887	18,201
80+ YEARS	1,530	2,430	3,960
UNKNOWN			20
TOTAL	48,164	57,965	106,149

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VACCINATIONS BY WEEK IN HAYS COUNTY

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60.45% 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	271,594	277,826	549,420
16-49 YEARS	3,405,936	3,835,887	7,241,823
50-64 YEARS	1,688,839	1,900,738	3,589,577
65-79 YEARS	1,091,831	1,332,551	2,424,382
80+ YEARS	250,778	392,989	643,767
UNKNOWN			4,479
TOTAL	6,708,978	7,739,991	14,453,448

52.01% OF TEXAS POPULATION 12+ IS FULLY VACCINATED

AGE	MALE	FEMALE	TOTAL
12-15 YEARS	189,842	197,050	386,892
16-49 YEARS	2,856,663	3,260,121	6,116,784
50-64 YEARS	1,484,287	1,681,266	3,165,553
65-79 YEARS	987,589	1,204,897	2,192,486
80+ YEARS	223,383	348,467	571,850
UNKNOWN			1,297
TOTAL	5,741,764	6,691,801	12,434,862

VACCINATIONS BY WEEK IN TEXAS

• VACCINE INFORMATION •

‘No appointment needed’ vaccine clinics:

Monday-Friday, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines @ Live Oak Community Clinic, 401 Broadway, San Marcos, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Every Thursday and Friday – Pfizer vaccine @ CommuniCare, 2810 Dacy Ln., Kyle, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 29 – Pfizer vaccines at three locations from 1-8 p.m. @ Redwood Baptist Church, 2050 Poplar St., San Marcos; Scudder Primary School, 400 Green Acres Dr., Wimberley; Walnut Spring School, 113 Tiger Ln., Dripping Springs

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.