UT Health East Texas vaccine appointments full

TYLER — UT Health East Texas has filled all available appointments for COVID-19 vaccines designated for high-risk members of the public. “We had an overwhelming response to the availability of the vaccine, which allowed us to fill all slots,” said Dr. Tom Cummins, chief medical officer for UT Health East Texas in a news release. “We hope the state will see the great interest by the community and allocate us additional vaccine soon.” UT Health is the only healthcare system in East Texas to be selected by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a mass vaccine location. The 1,500 doses of the Moderna vaccine will be given by appointment only, first-come, first-served basis. No walk-ins will be accepted.

As soon as more vaccine is available for public distribution, UT Health East Texas will publicize it through the media and on the health system’s website, http://uthealtheasttexas.com/coronavirus, according to the release. Cummins stressed the importance of continuing to practice COVID-19 safety protocols given the continued community spread and the record number of East Texans hospitalized with COVID-19.