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Nearly half of Galveston County residents age 12 and older are fully vaccinated
More than 45 percent of Galveston County residents eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are fully vaccinated.
As of May 25, 129,865 Galveston County residents - age 12 and older - are fully vaccinated. More than 273,000 first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Earlier this month, the CDC recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 years and older. Since then, the health district has partnered with Texas City, Dickinson, Friendswood and Santa Fe school districts to offer the vaccine to students, parents, staff and the public at school campuses.
Did you miss your second dose Moderna vaccine and need to reschedule your appointment or still need to get your first vaccine dose? We can help. The health districts offers a weekly walk-in vaccine clinic each Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at 9850 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B in Texas City. The clinic is open to first and second dose appointments.
If you need help scheduling an appointment or have any questions, please give us a call at 409.938.7221. Click here for more information on vaccine availability.
Galveston County's active COVID-19 case count continues to drop. The May 25 report included 1,540 active cases. A total of 34,315 cases have been reported since last March. A total of 356 deaths have been reported.
As of May 21, we’ve had 51 breakthrough cases in Galveston County. That’s about 0.04 percent breakthrough, which is lower than what was expected from studies.
Please continue to do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19: get your COVID-19 vaccine, stay home if you're sick, wear a face mask and social distance if you're not fully vaccinated and wash your hands.
To view the latest, check out our COVID-19 dashboard.
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Thank you to our fantastic public health nurses!
Galveston County Health District celebrated National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
We can't say thank you enough to our public health nurses - Ami Cotharn, Ashley Sciba, Constance Almendarez, Elizabeth "Ann" Nutt, Gretchen Gray, Kelly Kanon, Maria Culangan, Reta Melby, Shannon Lindsey, Jenny Strain, Mary Hilliard, Debbie Marshall, Tina Walker and Eileen Dawley.
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We are so very proud of the committed men and women who serve at Galveston Area Ambulance Authority. They are on the frontlines, working tirelessly to keep our communities safe each and every day.
Our dedicated crews responded to nearly 18,000 calls in 2020. That included 14,888 emergency calls and 3,010 non-emergency calls. Providing timely and efficient care, while being compassionate and helping our neighbors, is at the core of our EMS service.
Thank you to the men and women who serve. Your unwavering commitment is inspiring and appreciated more than you know!
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High blood pressure can go undetected for a long time while it's damaging your body. Put yourself first. May marks High Blood Pressure Education Month. Risk factors include an unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, obesity, drinking too much alcohol and tobacco use, plus genetics and family history.
Pay attention to possible warning signs - tiredness, loss of energy, sleep disturbances, hot flashes and sweating, fluid retention, headaches, blurred vision and chest pain. Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year.
Click here to learn more.
HEAL Cooking Corner: Apricot Crisp Bars
Fresh apricots are tossed with cinnamon sugar and then layered between a brown sugar and oat crust to make these delicious apricot crisp bars.
Click here to check out this month's HEAL Cooking Corner recipe.
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ARC to host low-cost vaccine clinics June 11, 12
The Galveston County Animal Resource Center (ARC) will host two low-cost pet vaccination clinics on Friday, June 11, 1-3 p.m., and Saturday, June 12, noon-3 p.m.
Both clinics are open to residents of any city and includes pet microchipping and county registration.
Low-cost vaccinations, flea control and heartworm testing and treatment services are also available.
Both clinics take place at the ARC, 3412 25th Avenue North (Loop 197 North) in Texas City.
Click here to see available packages and pricing.
For more information, call 409.948.2485.
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Now is the time to prepare for 2021 hurricane season
This year's hurricane season officially begins June 1, and now is the time to prepare.
Know your risk. The threats from hurricanes to you and your family can vary widely depending on where you live. It's not just those along the coast who can experience significant, life-threatening impacts.
Key tips include developing an evacuation plan, assembling your disaster supplies, checking on your insurance coverage, preparing your home, checking in on neighbors and completing a written plan to make sure everyone is on the same page.
And, remember to stay informed by local leaders. Learn more at Ready.gov.
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