FORT WORTH, Texas — The City of Fort Worth and MedStar are holding a community vaccine clinic Wednesday for those in eligible groups.
Officials said no appointments are necessary and up to 1,000 vaccines will be available.
Those who are eligible for the vaccine are not required to pre-register for the clinic, according to a news release.
The clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Handley Meadowbrook Community Center on 6201 Beaty Street in Fort Worth.
MedStar and Fort Worth Fire were on hand with doses of the Moderna vaccine but needed more residents to show up, according to Michael Potts, MedStar paramedic.
"If you live in the community, if you qualify, if you're waiting for an appointment just come by and see us," Potts said.
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MedStar officials are encouraging people to park across the street at Handley Field. They ask that the community center parking lot be reserved for those who have difficulty walking or require the use of wheelchairs.
The clinic is for one day only, officials said.
Who qualifies for this clinic?
- Direct Healthcare Workers
- Residents of long-term care facilities
- School and childcare workers
- People 50 or older
- People 18 and older with at least one condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19
Beginning next week, Texas will open COVID-19 vaccination appointments to all adults on March 29.
While providers will continue to prioritize older adults, all adults will be eligible to receive a vaccine, officials announced Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the Texas Dept. of State Health Services said the state is expecting more than 1 million first doses for next week, and federal partners said vaccine supply will increase further in April.
Reporter Eric Alvarez contributed to this story.