The Arlington Fire Department will be administering 4,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine beginning Tuesday, Jan. 5 through the Tarrant County Health Department.
The vaccines will go to eligible residents and workers who have registered through the Tarrant County Public Health vaccination link.
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WATCH HEREIf you would like to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in Tarrant County, click here for more information. You can also call 817-248-6299
Once a notification is received, patients can go to the Esports Stadium at 1200 Ballpark Way to receive their first shot. People are expected to get some level of protection within a couple of weeks after the first shot, but full protection may not happen until a couple of weeks after the second shot. Even when fully vaccinated, it's still possible to become infected by the virus since the vaccine does not offer 100% protection.
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SIGN UP Last week the fire department was administering vaccines to residents who could register on-site. That process has changed as the fire department transitions to working with the county health department.
"Arlington’s initial intake process is no longer valid as we move towards a single coordination point for all Tarrant County residents," the fire department said in a prepared statement Monday. "The single coordination point is essential from a vaccination management perspective because the mass vaccination effort may last for months.
Anyone without a confirmation from TCPH will be turned away from the vaccination site.
The hours of operation for the Arlington site will be 9 a.m to 4 p.m. and the days of operation will be determined based on vaccine dose allotment.
Individuals who fall in groups Phase 1A and Phase 1B are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. These are typically first responders, healthcare workers, and individuals over 65 or who have certain chronic medical conditions that place them at a higher risk.
Other entities in Arlington and Tarrant County are also providing COVID-19 vaccinations, including Tarrant County Public Health clinics, JPS clinics and individual pharmacies. For more information on where the COVID-19 vaccine may be available, please visit the Texas Department of Health and Human Services website.
