NFL Alumni To Host June 25 Vaccination Clinic With Local Partners At Atlanta City Hall

NFL Alumni, in partnership with the Metropolis of Atlanta, Fulton County Board of Well being, CORE Fulton County, Atlanta Fulton County Emergency Administration Company, and Georgia Division of Public Well being, is internet hosting a COVID-19 vaccination occasion on Saturday, June twenty fifth, 2022 at Atlanta Metropolis Corridor that includes former Atlanta Falcons, NFL Alumni giveaways, meals, music, and a raffle to win an NFL Alumni-autographed soccer. 

Attendees could have the chance to satisfy former NFL gamers, together with former Professional-Bowl working again and Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor member Warrick Dunn, former Professional-Bowler and Falcons huge receiver Terance Mathis, former Professional-Bowler and Falcons huge receiver and returner Billy “White Footwear” Johnson, former Falcons defensive deal with Dan Benish, former NFL working again and NFL Alumni Georgia Chapter President Andrew Bolton, and former College of Georgia and Detroit Lions working again Horace King.

Free first, second and booster photographs shall be obtainable for all these eligible to be vaccinated. Anybody receiving their first or second dose will get a $100 present card.  Hugh Douglas of WZGC, 92.9 The Recreation and Bubby Love of V-103 shall be doing dwell remotes from the occasion. These underneath 18 years of age seeking to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine should be accompanied by a guardian or guardian.  No appointment is important, however people can register prematurely. 

This occasion is a component of a bigger effort led by NFL Alumni in partnership with the Georgia Division of Public Well being, targeted on tackling COVID-19 via an outreach, engagement and training initiative addressing COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy, particularly in underserved and at-risk populations within the Atlanta Metro Space. A sequence of vaccination occasions and listening periods have been held at native church buildings, libraries, parks, colleges, and group occasions to make sure higher fairness and entry to COVID-19 vaccines by these disproportionately affected by the pandemic.  

Two-thirds of Individuals are absolutely vaccinated and 47% are boosted in comparison with 57% and 42% within the state and 59% within the higher Atlanta space, with decrease numbers notably in underserved and communities of coloration, in line with Georgia Division of Public Well being information.  Moreover, 91% of the state’s deaths and 90% of the hospitalizations on account of COVID-19 are amongst unvaccinated people

WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
No appointment obligatory – walk-ups welcome

WHERE: Atlanta Metropolis Corridor 
55 Trinity Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30303