Rep. Gallego urges Latinos to get vaccinated during community vaccination event in Maryvale
As COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue underway in the Valley, Rep. Ruben Gallego urged Latinos to get vaccinated during a vaccination and health care event on Thursday at Chicanos Por La Causa's office in Maryvale.
With cooler temperatures and winter soon hitting the Valley, Valle del Sol, Honest Arizona and Chicanos Por La Causa, among other organizations, put on the weekend-long event so more people can protect themselves from COVID-19 as well as from the seasonal flu.
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In partnership with the office of Rep. Gallego, the healthcare event will provide vaccines against COVID-19, influenza and other wellness services, as well as feasting on free tacos, from Thursday, Oct. 7 to Saturday, Oct. 9.
Rep. Gallego, who was present during the Thursday event, said he supported the event and all preventative initiatives that help reach Latino and communities of color. He called for more awareness in the community and emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated, especially for those with a family.
“If a working father or mother falls ill from COVID, an entire family is affected and in more than one way ... vaccines save lives. Activities like this bring the vaccine closer to those who have not had the time to take care of their health," said Gallego.
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Source:
Alfredo García, La Voz