Fort Bend County opening registration for vaccines after shipment received

Fort Bend County announced this morning that it is opening its COVID-19 vaccine registration portal at www.fbchealth.org after receiving a shipment of vaccines. Those in class 1A and 1B vaccine groups are encouraged to sign up and schedule their appointments.

To determine if you are in class 1A or 1B, click:

• Class 1A – Medical professionals and those working in medical environments.
• Class 1B – Those older than 65 years and those with certain health conditions.

After registering, those waiting for vaccination appointment confirmations are encouraged to keep an eye on their junk or spam email folders and answer their phones even if they do not recognize the number calling so that their confirmations can be verified.

Those with concerns about the vaccine’s safety may call the county’s vaccine question hotline at 832-471-1373.