EDINBURG, Texas (KVEO) — DHR Health has scheduled a mass vaccination clinic for eligible individuals in the Rio Grande Valley.

The clinic will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

Check-in will begin Monday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at HEB Park, 1616 S. Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg, Texas.

According to a release, there will be 6,500 doses of the Moderna Vaccine available.

Those in line to register will need a pre-filled consent form, which can be found here. The release emphasizes the form must be filled out prior to arrival. They will then receive an armband.

The vaccine will be available to those that fall under the following tiers, as stated in the release:

Tier 1a

  • Frontline Healthcare Workers
  • Residents of Long-term care facilities

Tier 1b

  • People aged 65 and older
  • People 18 years and older with at least one chronic medical condition, including
    • Cancer
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • COPD
    • Heart Conditions
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Obesity
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    •  Pregnancy

The release states that overnight parking will be allowed at HEB Park. Traffic will be moved to Bert Ogden Arena Tuesday morning.

For any questions, contact DHR Covid Hotline at (956) 362-8800.