Texas Children’s Hospital offering vaccinations to children ahead of new school year

Vaccinations for children under 5 years old at Texas Children's Hospital (KPRC 2)

HOUSTON – As Houston-area children start a new school year, the Texas Children’s Hospital is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to make sure they are better prepared.

In a news release, the hospital will be offering both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for children six months and older. Vaccinations will also be offered to parents if needed.

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The vaccinations are free of charge for both children and adults. Parents and/or guardians must accompany their children and bring their COVID-19 vaccination cards.

TCH will host two community vaccination sites during the month of August.

Texas Children’s Hospital is administering COVID-19 vaccinations for children during two upcoming Community Vaccination sites.

Details on both sites are below:

Fort Bend Church

1900 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land

10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Aug. 13

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Aldine ISD Child Nutrition Center

1802 Aldine Bender Road, Houston

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Aug. 20.

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For more information, click here.


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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.