COVID-19 end with the COVID-19 vaccine; let’s get life back to normal

COVID-19 stopped us from doing many of the things that brought joy to our lives like spending time with family and friends. The best chance we have at getting life back to normal is by getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

We understand that people may have concerns about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, these vaccines went through rigorous clinical trials and safety checks needed to be approved.

The more people who receive the vaccine, the quicker we can get back to a more normal life including visiting family and friends, attending worship services, going to sports events, entertainment and other activities. The vaccine will also help stop the spread of the virus in our community and end the pandemic.

Now, anyone 16 years and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday at Parkland’s drive-through locations, Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St., Dallas, 75232 and Dallas College Eastfield Campus, 3737 Motley Dr., Dallas 75150. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Vaccines are at no cost to you.

For more information about how to get the COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.parklandhospital.com/covid19vaccines. You can also call the Parkland COVID vaccine helpline at 214-590-7000 for information about COVID testing, vaccine sites, and MyChart help. This helpline is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday.