Medina County Texas

Patricia Mechler,RN, BSN  Health Unit Director

patricia.mechler@medinacountytexas.org

Esther Hernandez   

esther.hernandez@medinacountytexas.org

                         Crystal Pina, LVN                              crystal.pina@medinacountytexas.org

          Jeanette Vosquez                jeanette.vosquez@medinacountytexas.org

Rhonda Brast, RN          rhonda.brast@medinacountytexas.org

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See QUICKLINKS  for Coronavirus Information. 

The Health Unit will take walk-ins every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30am-11:00am and 1:00pm-5:30pm and currently have Moderna vaccine. If you are wanting to get vaccinated but are unable to make our walk-in hours, please call our office to arrange an appointment time. The Health Unit will be ordering Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and older and plan to work with school districts on vaccination efforts for school aged children.  Texas Vaccine Availability Map shows doses available in the County.

The Health Unit encourages all those able to get vaccinated to do so. The vaccine is free although providers may charge your insurance for fees related to administration of the vaccine. The Health Unit does not charge insurance or collect your insurance information. All COVID-19 vaccines are authorized for age 18 and older. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for people age 12 and older.  

PROGRAMS

IMMUNIZATIONS 

The Texas Vaccine for Children Program is for qualifying children 2 months to 18 years.  Adult vaccines are available under the Adult Safety Net Program. Call our office for details. Visit dshs.texas.gov/immunize/ for  up to date immunization schedules.

IMMTRAC2                                                                  The Texas immunization registry, is a no-cost service that stores immunization information electronically in one centralized location for all ages.  Visit Immtrac.com for more information. We can assist you with getting your immunizations on IMMTRAC or accessing your record. 

PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM  

MCHU works with community partners to develop plans and operations to support public health emergencies. Through Public Health emergency exercises and training, we can increase response and recovery from disaster.  If you would like to partner or volunteer with the Health Unit call our office for more information.       

Meningitis for College All entering Texas college students are required to show proof of a meningitis vaccination booster dose. See dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/college-requirementsfor more info. and/or exemptions.