City of Tampa, FL
05/07/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2021 18:12
City of Tampa Encourages Gen Z to Think Vaccination before Vacation News COVID-19, News General, News Mayor Office The 18 to 24 age group ranks #1 in Hillsborough County cases[...]
The 18 to 24 age group ranks #1 in Hillsborough County cases according to statistics from the Florida Department of Health
WHAT: A disc jockey and free giveaways will accompany a mobile vaccine unit to help educate and vaccinate young adults ages 18-24.
WHEN: May 7-8, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Ybor City, intersection of 16th Street and 7th Avenue
DETAILS:
The City of Tampa is hitting the streets of Ybor with disc jockeys, freebies, and shots to help increase the number of fully vaccinated Gen Zers before Memorial Day weekend arrives. The 'Vaccy (pronounced vak-ee) and Vacay (pronounced vay-k)' promotion was created to reach young unvaccinated individuals ages 18 to 24, who currently account for the highest number of cases in Hillsborough County. The terms vaccy and vacay are both internet colloquialisms used to reference the words vaccine and vacation respectively.
The vaccine awareness promotion runs on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. During this time, individuals can visit the mobile vaccination unit at the corner of 16th Street and 7th Avenue to enjoy live music provided by well-known local DJs. Those who take advantage of the free Johnson & Johnson vaccine being offered at the site will also receive a free voucher to one of the nearby establishments while supplies last.
According to the CDC, individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.
Mayor Jane Castor and City officials hope the party-like atmosphere will create a venue where healthy members of Generation Z can overcome vaccine reluctance and prevent any further spread of COVID-19 by receiving on-the-spot access to vital information and shots weeks ahead of Memorial Day festivities.
The mobile vaccine unit will start administering shots at noon on both days for those wishing to receive a vaccination at the Ybor site before the Vaccy and Vacay promotion begins.