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

Staff Reports

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.

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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

 

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54.25% 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 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

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52.01% 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 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

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VACCINATIONS BY WEEK IN TEXAS

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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.

 

Helpful links:

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