Austin Latino Coalition aims to increase Travis County vaccinations
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Austin, Texas – The Austin Latino Coalition is partnering with the US Hispanic Contractors Association de Austin and Curative to offer Pfizer immunization opportunities for children at the 63rd Annual AB Cantu / Pan American Summer Hillside Concert Series on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 starting at 5 p.m. 12 years from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Vaccinations will be given at the AB Cantu / Pan American Recreation Center just off Hillside, 2100 East Third Street, Austin, Texas 78702.
Latinos make up a lower percentage of those who can be vaccinated in Travis County, 20% of those who received at least one dose and 19% of those who were fully vaccinated. In Week 81 of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latinos accounted for 50% of the nearly 900 COVID deaths in Austin, Travis Counties and 43% of COVID cases.
“Given the disproportionate impact of COVID on our Latino community, we need to send a strong message to other Latinos that the only way to rebuild our community is through immunity. The Hillside Summer Concert Series is the longest running outdoor series in Austin, Texas. and live Tejano music, heritage and food are important aspects of our Latino culture and traditions. We are bringing vaccination opportunities directly into our community to remind people that preserving our cultural traditions and lives is compulsory, “said Paul Saldaña, coordinator of the Austin Latino Coalition.
In addition to Pfizer vaccines, our coalition will have a booth in the concert area offering free PPE supplies, cool give-a-ways, including gift cards and tickets to future Austin FC home games, as an incentive for community members to get vaccinated to let.
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