RESOURCES | Tetanus shots available in Southeast Texas

Tetanus shots will be available free of charge or at a discount around Southeast Texas for people dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

JEFFERSON COUNTY

• Promptu Immediate Care, 4046 Dowlen Rd. is OUT OF TETANUS SHOTS as of Saturday. Employees there expect a shipment on Monday with a restock of Tetanus and TDAP vaccines.
  • Limited number of Tetanus shots available at regular rate of $75 from
  • Limited number number TDAP shots, or Tetanus with Pertussis, available at regular rate for $95
  • TDAP shots reportedly have added immune protection and could be especially useful for elderly residents.
  • FREE Tetanus shots for First responders with a photo ID, badge.
    
• Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- Village Square Shopping Center, 2825 Nall St., suite 22, Port Neches.
  • Shots for RESIDENTS of Nederland, Groves & Port Neches ONLY.
  • 500 Hepatitis A and 500 Tetanus shots for available for residents.
  • Adults 19 years of age or older.
  • Shots will be provided on a "first-come-first-serve basis."
  • You must present a valid drivers license or ID showing residency in Nederland, Groves or Port Neches.
  • Available as long as supplies last

ORANGE COUNTY

Tetanus vaccinations have arrived and Orange County will be holding TDAP clinics September 8-12.

The tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccination is being offered for those that have been working in or around the flooded waters. You do not need a tetanus vaccination if you have had the vaccine in the past 10 years but are eligible to receive a booster if it has been 5 years since your last shot.

All residents are asked to please be patient at the vaccination sites and, if possible, use the vaccination site closest to their residential area. Future clinic dates will be available when additional vaccines arrive.

• First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Main Street, Vidor
  • Saturday, September 9th 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    
• Orange City Library, 220 5th Street, Orange
  • Sunday, September 10th 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Monday, September 11th 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    
• Pinehurst city council, 2497 MLK Jr. Drive, Orange
  • Tuesday, September 12th 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Center for Disease Control website has more information about the Tdap vaccination.

CHAMBERS COUNTY

• Monday 5-7 p.m.: East Chambers Junior High School, 1931 TX-124 Winnie, Texas
• Tuesday 5-7 p.m.: Whites Park Community Building, 222 White Park Rd. Wallisville, Texas
• Wednesday 5-7 p.m.: Barbers Hill Middle School, South 7579 Eagle Dr. Mont Belvieu, Texas 77523