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BATON ROUGE The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday announces the first Mass Vaccination Events using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
“While COVID vaccine supply remains limited, we are excited to have enough vaccine to be able to begin holding Mass Vaccination Events this week across the state and give residents another way to access the vaccine,” said Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. “These events, while important, are just one piece of the larger puzzle that is our vaccine rollout. To ensure everyone has access to the vaccines, including our underserved communities, we know we need a mix of options hospitals, pharmacies, clinics and targeted community events.”
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State health officials announce mass vaccination events using Johnson & Johnson shots
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The Louisiana Department of Health announced it will host at least a dozen mass vaccination sites across the state starting Thursday.
The department said the sites will all use the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine. Cities hosting the sites include New Orleans, Metairie, Lafayette, New Iberia, Rayne, Lake Charles, Bossier City, Monroe, Madisonville, Slidell, Mandeville, and Hammond.
Only those eligible to receive the COVID vaccine under current regulations will be allowed to participate.
You can view all of the locations and times below.
The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
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BATON ROUGE The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday announces the first Mass Vaccination Events using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
“While COVID vaccine supply remains limited, we are excited to have enough vaccine to be able to begin holding Mass Vaccination Events this week across the state and give residents another way to access the vaccine,” said Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. “These events, while important, are just one piece of the larger puzzle that is our vaccine rollout. To ensure everyone has access to the vaccines, including our underserved communities, we know we need a mix of options hospitals, pharmacies, clinics and targeted community events.”