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All Texas adults now qualify for vaccination, regardless of health status or occupation. UT Southwestern continues to receive a steady supply of vaccine and is working hard to ensure that everyone who wishes to be vaccinated has the opportunity.
As a state-designated COVID-19 vaccination hub, we are committed to improving access to vaccines and have multiple initiatives to further those efforts. We are now piloting immediate online scheduling and have expanded our vaccination sites to include four locations: The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, RedBird Mall in southern Dallas, Market Hall, and West Campus Building 3 in Dallas. Our teams are also working to increase awareness of the benefits of vaccination in communities that historically have higher hesitancy.
Additionally, in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services, we are prioritizing appointments for individuals who are 80 and older, since they remain at greatest risk to severe illness from COVID-19. More detailed information is available on our COVID-19 Vaccination site, along with tip sheets, educational resources, and answers to frequently asked questions. We look forward to serving you.
For the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety procedures at our facilities, please visit the links on this page or click the button below.
UT Southwestern’s COVID-19 current state analysis and forecasting model illustrates how COVID-19 is spreading across DFW based on real patient data we have received from Dallas and Tarrant counties.
Since Dec. 15, 2020, UT Southwestern has been vaccinating frontline workers and employees who were eager to receive their first shots so they could help protect themselves, their families, and their patients from the virus. "This is history, and as health care personnel we owe it to society to be leaders."
The virus is spread primarily through transmission of respiratory droplets from sneezing, breathing, talking, and coughing. Someone who is actively sick with COVID-19 can spread the illness to others, usually within six feet for a total of 15 minutes or more. People who are infected but not showing symptoms can also spread the virus to others.
To a lesser extent, COVID-19 can be spread from touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching one’s face.
To reduce the spread, it is important to:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that COVID-19 positive patients be isolated in either a hospital or home environment (depending on illness severity) until they are feeling better and no longer are at risk of infecting others.
In addition, if you have come in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, you should quarantine for a recommended 10 days.
Please speak with your local health department or provider for additional information.
Symptoms typically appear within 2 to 14 days after infection, and include:
According to the CDC, if you develop any of the following symptoms – trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, bluish lips or face – seek medical attention immediately.
