If you miss live music and need to be vaccinated, then Ochsner Health has just the event for you. Vaccine Fest is underway until 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Shrine on Airline in Jefferson Parish. Ochsner Health Medical Director of Infection Prevention Dr. Katherine Baumgarten said they have plenty of entertainment for the 24-hour event.
“There will be a lineup that includes Amanda Shaw, DJ Jubilee, Knockaz Brass Band, New Orleans Opera, and more,” said Baumgarten.
They will be administering the Moderna for ages 18 and older.
Baumgarten said they will be administering 6,500 doses and they have plenty of appointments available. You can visit MyOchsner.org to schedule a time.
“And there’s also the ability to have people walk up, so from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. people can drive up, they can walk up anybody can come and get a vaccine without an appointment,” said Baumgarten.
They are also encouraging participants to share their vaccine experience on social media and use the hashtag #VaxFest. Baumgarten said they chose to hold a 24-hour event to allow essential workers the opportunity to be vaccinated.
“We wanted to be sure that times were available throughout the night where people may not normally be able to get a vaccine,” said Baumgarten.
Participants will be scheduled for their second dose of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday, April 28th from 6 a.m. until midnight.
To make an appointment visit myochsner.org
Vaccine Fest Monday, March 29th – Tuesday, March 30th, 10 a.n. util 10 a.m., 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana
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