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Houston’s most popular baby names for 2022 are Liam, Noah and Mateo and Emma, Olivia and Camila, the Houston Health Department announced today.
Records maintained by the department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics show Liam as the top name for baby boys followed by Noah in second place, holding on to the same rankings since at least 2018. Mateo has taken the third spot since 2019.
Moderna updated bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children are now available at all Houston Health Department health centers and some multi-service centers.
The Houston Health Department (HHD) is now administering the updated Pfizer and Moderna bivalent booster shots at its health centers and several multi-services centers.
The Houston Health Department observes National Health Center Week (NHCW) August 8 – 12, 2022, celebrating services and contributions of public health with free immunizations and waiving administration fees for health center services for children and adults all week.
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Houston Health Department offering more COVID-19 vaccine options for children ages 6 to 17 years old
The Houston Health Department is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination options for children ages 6 to 17 years old.
Houston Health Department now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children six months and older
Houston Health Department now offering free COVID-19 boosters to children age 5 to 11.
Liam and Charlotte were the most popular boy and girl names for Houston babies born in 2021, according to the Houston Health Department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, bagged lunches, and grocery giveaways are available at an upcoming Vax HOU Community Event in Fort Bend Houston.