12-to-15-year-olds can get COVID-19 vaccine at Fort Hood hospital
Pfizer’s clinic trials involving 12- to 15-year-olds showed 100% efficacy, robust antibody responses and no serious side effects. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 11:06 AM CDT May 18, 2021 Updated: 8:57 AM CDT May 19, 2021
FORT HOOD, Texas The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center announced that COVID-19 vaccine doses of Pfizer will be available Wednesday, May 19, for eligible beneficiaries ages 12 to 15.
Their first appointment can be scheduled online at www.tricareonline.com or by phone through the Patient Appointment Line at (254) 288-8888, which is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
There are no walk-in appointments available. Beneficiaries are asked to bring a valid DOD ID card and their CDC vaccination card if receiving a second dose.
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center officials have announced plans to relax several COVID-19 measures enacted more than one year ago to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the community. The changes, effective May 1, were approved for implementation after careful analysis of data showing decreased infection rates and expanded vaccine availability within the Fort Hood community, officials said.
COVID-19 Testing
The respiratory drive-thru and Thomas Moore Health Clinic centralized COVID-19 testing sites will close May 21.
TRICARE beneficiaries can be tested for COVID-19 tests at their assigned patient centered medical homes during regular business hours beginning Saturday, May 1.
Beneficiaries can schedule COVID-19 testing appointments online at www.tricareonline.com or by calling the Patient Appointment Line at 254-288-8888.
Appointments are available April 22, April 23 and May 1. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 12:26 PM CDT April 21, 2021 Updated: 12:26 PM CDT April 21, 2021
FORT HOOD, Texas Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center officials announced that COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available April 22, April 23 and May 1 for eligible beneficiaries age 16 and older.
The vaccines are being administered at the Abrams gym, building 23001, located on 62nd Street and Support Avenue.
All vaccinations for all dates are by appointment only.
For April 22 to April 23: The vaccination site is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For May 1: The vaccination site is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.