First lady Jill Biden, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff visit Houston

HOUSTON - First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff are visiting Houston on Tuesday to encourage community members to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The first lady and the second gentleman are visiting vaccination sites in Texas on Tuesday and then in Arizona on Wednesday.

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In Houston, they are touring a vaccination event at Minute Maid Park.

The Houston Astros Foundation and MLB partnered with Houston Methodist for a vaccination event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Union Station Lobby.

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During the Vaccinate at the Plate event, anyone 12 years and older can receive a first or second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during the event. Minors under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must sign a consent form on their behalf.

No appointments are necessary.

Those who receive a vaccine during the event will receive two tickets to an Astros game either on June 30 or a game against the Oakland Athletics next week.

For more information on the vaccination event, click here.