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Immunizations & Vaccinations

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) offers childhood and adult vaccines through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program, and the Adult Safety Net (ASN) program. Harris County Public Health is committed to fostering the health and well-being of our community through proactive initiatives and collaborations. Participating in the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN) programs aligns with our mission to ensure accessible, high-quality immunization services for all residents. By engaging in these programs, we aim to expand vaccine accessibility, enhance public health outreach, and ultimately contribute to the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases in Harris County.

The Immunization & Vaccinations Program of Harris County Public Health (HCPH) provides population-based and clinic-based immunizations. Find more information below.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) offers childhood and adult vaccines through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program, and the Adult Safety Net (ASN) program. Harris County Public Health is committed to fostering the health and well-being of our community through proactive initiatives and collaborations. Participating in the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN) programs aligns with our mission to ensure accessible, high-quality immunization services for all residents. By engaging in these programs, we aim to expand vaccine accessibility, enhance public health outreach, and ultimately contribute to the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases in Harris County.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Texas Vaccine for Children (TVFC) : The program provides low-cost vaccines to eligible children from birth through 18 years of age who meet one or more of the following criteria:
    • Uninsured: Children who do not have any health insurance
    • Patients enrolled in Medicaid, or are Medicaid eligible
    • Underinsured: Children who have commercial (private) health insurance but whose coverage does not include vaccines – only select vaccines.
    • Patients enrolled in Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
    • American Indian or Alaskan Native
  • Adult Safety Net (ASN): Anyone who is 19 years of age or older and does not have health insurance is eligible to receive low-cost vaccines under the ASN program. Eligibility requirements include:
    • No health insurance
    • Patients who are 19 years of age who initiated a vaccination series under the TFVC program may complete the series using ASN vaccines, regardless of their current health insurance status.
  • *Individuals are NOT eligible to receive ASN vaccines if they are enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, if they have other health insurance, or if their existing healthcare insurance does not cover vaccinations.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to uninsured and underinsured individuals who are 19 years of age and older.
  • Uninsured is defined as a person who does not have Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
  • For more information on immunizations, the TVFC program, or the ASN program please go to https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunization-unit

List of Immunizations We Offer

  • The following vaccines are currently offered through the TVFC program:
    • COVID-19
    • DTaP
    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
    • Hib
    • HPV
    • Influenza (Seasonal)
    • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
    • MMRV
    • Meningococcal
    • Pneumococcal
    • Polio
    • Rotavirus
    • RSV
    • Tdap/Td
    • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • The current DSHS Adult Safety Net vaccine includes the following vaccines:
    • COVID-19
    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
    • Combination Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B 
    • MMR
    • Meningococcal
    • Td
    • Tdap
  • For more information on the CDC immunization schedules use this link. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html

How to Schedule an Appointment

Call (832) 927-7350 to schedule an appointment at an HCPH location near you.