At-home vaccinations also available as Coastal Bend once again a COVID hot spot

Free COVID-19 tests and vaccinations, including at-home vaccines, are available in Corpus Christi as officials encourage more people to get the shots and wear masks to protect themselves from the spread of the virus. The Coastal Bend is in the middle of a surge in COVID-19 cases, leaving hospitals without enough beds and staff to properly handle the rising number of cases.

The first and second doses of both the Moderna and the Pfizer vaccine are being provided, with children ages 12 and older receiving the Pfizer. The Moderna vaccine is available for anyone over the age of 18. Individuals aged 12 through 17 must have verbal or written parental consent to receive a Pfizer vaccination.

The City of Corpus Christi recommends that residents make a reservation via a cell phone, then screenshot the QR code at the end of registration, or if using a home computer, print the code. You can also pre-register by calling 361-826-7200, and choose option 2.

Those choosing the phone method will need to write their name, date of birth, and phone number and place it in the windshield if going to a drive-thru vaccination site.

Potentially, the online pre-registration will become full, and individuals will not be able to register until additional vaccines become available. Just keep trying, officials said.

Free Vaccine Locations

La Palmera Mall

5488 SPID (in the old Charming Charlie’s)

1st and 2nd doses of Moderna and Pfizer

Weekly Schedule

- 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday

- 11 a.m.-6p.m. Sunday

Goodwill Clearance Center

4135 Ayers St.

1st & 2nd doses of Pfizer

- 11 a.m.-6 p.m. August 17 and 19

Whataburger Field

734 E. Port Avenue

1st & 2nd doses of Pfizer and Moderna

- 6 p.m.-8 p.m. August 17-21

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

6300 Ocean Drive

1st & 2nd doses of Pfizer and Moderna

- 9 a.m.-noon August 18, 9 a.m.-noon

Fallas Parking Lot

10241 South Padre Island Drive

1st & 2nd doses of Pfizer

- 11 a.m.-6 p.m August 18

West Oso Junior High

5202 Bear Lane

1st & 2nd doses of Pfizer and Moderna

- 3 p.m.-5 p.m. August 19

Nueces County Courthouse

901 Leopard St.

1st & 2nd doses of Pfizer

- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. August 20

Drive-through testing sites

Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial

2606 Hospital Blvd.

- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. August 16-19

Amistad Community Health Clinic

1533 South Brownlee Blvd.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Call 361-886-3050 to schedule an appointment.

Individuals are instructed to wear a mask and keep the window up until asked to lower it. To register, go to COVID-19 Testing Registration.

Good to know before getting a vaccine

• Pre-register by calling 361-826-7200, choose option 2

• To pre-register online, visit https://www.cctexas.com/vaccineregistration and click on the “Registration Form” link.

• Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

• New registrations will open upon vaccine availability for future clinics.

• Vaccines of different brands should not be combined.

• If registered for the first dose through the City, residents do not need to register again for the second dose.

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