Please note: This webpage will be updated as information becomes available.
Vaccine Distribution
Visit the Texas Department of State Health Services for the latest information about vaccine distribution.
In mid-December, Texas began receiving shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccines will be distributed to qualifying providers across the state who will administer the immunizations.
In late November, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced guidelines for the initial distribution of vaccinations in Texas.
According to this plan, COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed throughout the state based on the following criteria:
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Protecting health care workers who fill a critical role in caring for and preserving the lives of COVID-19 patients and maintaining the health care infrastructure for all who need it.
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Protecting frontline workers who are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their work providing critical services and preserving the economy.
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Protecting vulnerable populations who are at greater risk of severe disease and death if they contract COVID-19.
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Mitigating health inequities due to factors such as demographics, poverty, insurance status and geography.
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Data-driven allocations using the best available scientific evidence and epidemiology at the time, allowing for flexibility for local conditions.
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Geographic diversity through a balanced approach that considers access in urban and rural communities and in affected ZIP codes.
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Transparency through sharing allocations with the public and seeking public feedback.
Health care workers likely to provide direct care for COVID-19 patients and other vulnerable residents will be the first group to receive the vaccine. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, emergency medical services and home health care workers.
When can Coppell residents get vaccinated?
12.31.2020: Tarrant County is about two weeks ahead of Dallas County when it comes to vaccination. Tarrant County is currently offering vaccines to anyone aged 65 or older or anyone with at least one chronic health condition. While this is great news, it creates confusion for residents of Coppell, the majority of whom reside in Dallas County.
Dallas County is still trying to get first responders vaccinated before moving to the next phase. The City will keep the community informed as information becomes available.
Many private medical offices in Coppell are struggling to get the vaccine. The City is in continuous contact with local doctors and will keep the community informed as information becomes available.
REGISTERED VACCINE PROVIDERS IN COPPELL
Click here to find approved COVID-19 vaccination providers in Coppell.
Medical providers: click here to enroll to be a vaccine distribution site.
What action is the City of Coppell currently taking?
The City of Coppell is working with Dallas County, the State of Texas, and approved vendors to ensure that residents are provided access to the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available to the general public.
- The City is working to identify public transportation gaps between residents and approved vaccine providers. By locating these gaps, the City is able to identify populations of Coppell who may not have easy access to a vaccination site. The City is working to leverage its partnerships with SPAN and Lyft to potentially provide transportation to vaccination sites.
- The City is working to recruit local healthcare providers to register with the State as vaccination distribution sites. Healthcare providers must register with the State of Texas in order to receive shipments of the vaccine, and the City is working with local pharmacies, clinics and healthcare facilities to identify potential vaccination providers.
- The City is partnering with WellHealth – the provider currently conducting COVID-19 testing in Andrew Brown Park – and the State of Texas to set up a mobile vaccination site.
ABOUT THE VACCINE
Vaccination is Voluntary
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is voluntary. It will take months to manufacture and distribute enough vaccine for everyone who wants to be vaccinated. Until then, continue to do your part to prevent transmission of COVID-19 by wearing a mask and staying 6 feet from others who live outside of your household. Stay home when possible and wash your hands frequently!
The following resources are provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work: This web page explains how the body fights infection and how COVID-19 vaccines protect people by producing immunity. It also describes the different types of COVID-19 vaccines that currently are available or are undergoing large-scale (Phase 3) clinical trials in the United States.
Understanding COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines: This fact sheet provides information about mRNA vaccines generally and about COVID-19 vaccines that use this new technology specifically.
What to Expect If You Get the Vaccine: Because COVID-19 is a new disease with new vaccines, you may have questions about what happens before, during, and after your appointment to get vaccinated. Visit this webpage to learn what to expect when you get vaccinated, what information your provider will give you, and resources you can use to monitor your health after you are vaccinated.
Resources
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Dallas County
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Office of the Texas Governor
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CDC: COVID-10 Vaccination FAQ
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Vaccines.gov (US Department of Health and Human Safety): COVID-19 vaccine
- Texas Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine Enrollment Database
- Medical Providers: Enroll to be a vaccine distribution site
- State of Texas COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
- Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guiding Principles and Health Care Workers Definition