MetroPlusHealth, UFT, NYC Mayor’s Office, United Way of NYC, and Others Join Forces to Help Vaccinate Bronx Students

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Federation of Teachers, United Community Schools, NYC Mayor’s Office, MetroPlusHealth, United Way of New York City, and other community partners have joined forces to stage a FREE COVID-19 vaccination event to encourage Bronx teens to protect themselves against the virus as the school year comes to a close. The event, offering the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to kids 12+ and families, will take place at Bronx Writing Academy, 270 East 167^th Street, Bronx, Friday, June 4^th from 10AM to 6PM. The follow up second dose will be offered Friday, June 25, at same venue.

The kid-friendly event, which is open to residents of all Boroughs, will feature a DJ, photo booth, gaming stations, prize raffles, and an ice cream station. Parents are urged to RSVP on behalf of their children at www.uft.org/BWAvax or to call 1-855-809-4073 for more information or for assistance registering for the event. NYC residents 18-21 years of age who have not yet been vaccinated can RSVP to attend event, as well.

Please help us spread the word and get all our NYC students protected against COVID-19.

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