Baton Rouge General to Host Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Events

BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General (BRG) is hosting COVID-19 vaccine events for kids ages 5-11 on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14. There is no cost to receive the Pfizer vaccine, but registration is required.

Saturday, Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-Noon

BRG Mid City

3401 North Blvd., Entrance 4

To register for the Nov. 13 event at Mid City, click here.

Sunday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-Noon

BRG Bluebonnet, Center for Health

9001 Summa Ave.

To register for the Nov. 14 event at Bluebonnet, click here.

Any child aged 5-11 is eligible to receive the vaccine. Signed consent from a parent or guardian is required, and the consent form will be provided on-site. Attendees will stay on site for 30 minutes after the shot to ensure there are no allergic reactions.

BRG will offer 100 vaccinations at each event. Second doses will be scheduled for Dec. 4 at BRG Mid City and Dec. 5 at Bluebonnet.

For more information, visit BRgeneral.org.

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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