As part of a major back-to-school initiative, Walmart today announced that it is partnering with several Houston organizations to offer COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots, routine children’s vaccinations and screenings as part of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Super Saturday initiative.

Houston County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the Houston Independent School District and Dept. of Health and Human Services are collaborating in this major effort to get students ready to return to school.

The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28th at Clifton Middle School, 6001 Golden Forest Dr., Houston, TX 77092. The COVID-19 vaccination will be available to students in 6th to 8th grade as well as their siblings in high school. The COVID-19 vaccinations are only available to those 12 and older. Walk-ins also may get their shots. To attend the event, you must register by completing this registration form in English, or Spanish formulario de inscripción

As part of your registration, Walmart may bill administration fees to your insurer, health plan, or an uninsured fund, but will not impose a charge on you.

The first 100 people to register will receive a $25 Walmart gift card once the requested health services are received at Clifton Middle School on August 28th. Gift cards will be distributed electronically on-site to the email address used to register.

For families in need of transportation to Clifton Middle School, Uber and Lyft are offering complimentary roundtrip rides in Harris County for individuals and traveling to receive a vaccine.

“It's important we don't let our guard down with our health this fall. Between COVID-19 vaccines and the annual flu shot, we know people may be experiencing 'vaccine fatigue,' but these preventive measures have never been more vital to keeping our communities healthy,” said Del Sloneker, Walmart senior vice president and chief operating officer, Health and Wellness, said. “It's on all of us to do our part and is just another way we're making it simple to live better, healthier lives.”

Mayor Sylvester Turner said, “We all have a responsibility to protect our children from COVID-19 by getting those who are eligible fully vaccinated. I thank Walmart for being a valuable partner with the City of Houston in making vaccines and other immunizations readily available for children ages 12 and older. Sadly, we are seeing more children being hospitalized due to COVID-19 and its variants. It is imperative that we continue to get more people vaccinated so that our children and educators can feel safe returning to the classroom.”

County Commissioner Ellis said Vaccines are our best defense against COVID-19. With the current COVID-19 surge straining our hospitals and medical systems we have no time to waste in getting as many people that are eligible vaccinated. People of color are still facing the worst of this public health crisis and it’s important that we continue to reach out to those communities who are less likely to have access to vaccines and affordable health care.