Baton Rouge General to Hold Pop-Up Vaccine Event in Ascension Parish

BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General (BRG) will hold a pop-up vaccination event Friday at its Ascension hospital in Prairieville, using the Pfizer vaccine. There is no cost to receive the vaccine, but appointments are required. To register, click here.

Friday, April 16, 1-3 p.m.

Baton Rouge General – Ascension

14105 Hwy. 73 (near I-10)

Prairieville, La.

On the day of the event, please bring your ID and insurance card if you have one. Recipients will stay on site for 15 minutes after the shot to ensure there are no allergic reactions.

BRG has vaccinated more than 30,000 community members so far between its two vaccine clinics at Bluebonnet and Mid City, as well as community events like Gloryland Baptist Church and special events for groups like postal workers and teachers. For more information on getting a vaccine at BRG, visit brgeneral.org/vaccine.

About Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is the area’s first community hospital with over 600 licensed beds between three campuses. Baton Rouge General opened its doors in 1900, and has provided the Greater Baton Rouge community with high-quality healthcare for generations. An accredited teaching hospital since 1991, Baton Rouge General is affiliated with several medical school programs, and offers other medical education programs, including a School of Nursing, School of Radiologic Technology, Family Medicine Residency Program, Internal Medicine Residency Program, and Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. For more information, visit BRGeneral.org, find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BatonRougeGeneral and follow us on Twitter @BRGeneral and Instagram @batonrougegeneral.

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