Regional vaccination clinic on Saturday at St. Michael

TEXARKANA, Texas — CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System will host another COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Clinic here on Saturday.

People 50 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Also eligible: Individuals in Phase 1A and 1B categories and those who work in a school serving early learning, pre-K, or K-12 grade levels or work as a licensed childcare provider. This includes teachers, staff and bus drivers.

This round of Pfizer first-dose vaccinations is by appointment only. Walk-in and wait-list appointments are not available. To schedule an appointment visit vaccinate. christushealth.org.

When you visit vaccinate.christushealth.org, you will be asked to answer the questions in the yellow chat box on the right of the screen to determine if you meet guidelines for receiving the vaccine. Individuals may also call the following phone line for information and registration for a vaccination appointment at this hub: (877) 335-5746.

The vaccine is free to the public, and details will be provided to individuals when they receive confirmation of appointments. Once an appointment has been made, individuals are asked to adhere to the clinic operational guidelines to support the efficiency and safety of the caregivers and other community residents alike:

■ Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to appointment time.

■ Individuals should remain in their vehicles until they are directed to park in the designated lot in front of the vaccine clinic. Vaccine participants should not exit their vehicles prior to parking in the clinic lot. Walkers will be instructed to return to their vehicles.

■ Enter hospital campus at the intersection of Cowhorn Creek and St. Michael Loop or from St. Michael Drive. Follow signage and directions from traffic volunteers.

■ Vaccine participants will exit the campus at the intersection of Galleria Oaks and Herman Joseph Drive.

■ Only those being vaccinated may attend the clinic, except for those who need assistance. Those who cannot come alone to their appointment may bring one essential visitor.

■ Wear loose fitting clothes, for ease in accessing your shoulder to administer the vaccine.

■ Masks are required. Please bring your own mask.