Vaccine access expanded across state

Milam County will continue with vaccination clinics this week.

A clinic vaccinated 300 people on Thursday and a 450 dose clinic is set for today, March 26.

These clinics will be held at the former Rockdale Medical Clinic located at 1700 Brazos in Rockdale. Everyone that is to get a shot will be called and told of their appointment time.

County Judge Steve Young said 1,100 vaccines will be given out this week. 

Everyone age 16 and older, regardless of occupation or health status, will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Texas starting March 29, state health officials said Tuesday.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is still asking providers to prioritize appointments for people who are 80 and older, and to prioritize walk-ins from anyone in that age group who shows up without an appointment. The vaccines are not limited to Texas residents, and citizenship is not a requirement for the vaccine.

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