August 26, 2021
08/26/2021 - Boosters and where to find the vaccine
A message from Fire Chief Danny Kistner
Booster shots
Recently, the Federal Government outlined a plan to offer booster shots eight months after an individual’s second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Boosters will be available beginning the week of Sept. 20.
The City of McKinney and the McKinney Fire Department do not currently have plans to reopen a vaccination hub to give booster shots since private health care providers like physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies have vaccines readily available. Please note your second dose of the vaccine and plan to receive your booster shot eight months later.
Lost vaccination cards
The City of McKinney operated its vaccination hub for a limited time in coordination with Collin County and the State of Texas. If you received your COVID-19 vaccination through the City of McKinney vaccination hub, please contact the Collin County Health Department or your primary care physician to obtain a copy of your vaccination record.
Where to find vaccines
Residents can visit the Texas Department of State Health Services to find vaccine providers. Here are additional methods to find the vaccine:
Text your ZIP code to find the vaccine, childcare, and free rides to clinics to:
GETVAX (438829) for English
LACUNA (822862) for Spanish
Call 1-833-832-7067 (toll-free) for a referral to a local vaccine provider.
The call center is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spanish language and other translators are available to help callers.
Call the national vaccine finder hotline toll free at 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).