Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation in partnership with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will host a free family COVID-19 vaccine event on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Native American Community Academy (NACA) Community Space Building in Albuquerque, N.M.
The Pfizer vaccine clinic will be open to the everyone, ages 12 and up who are eligible for primary and booster shots . The NB3 Foundation is asking those interested in receiving a vaccine on this date to pre-register at the NMDOH website, www.vaccinenm.org, with the event code QRSCBQW. Walk-in registration will also be available on day of the event.
At the event, food boxes will be given out to the first 100 families, as well as $25 visa gift cards to the first 50 families. Additionally, participants will also receive commemorative t-shirts and face masks.
“It is important for all our community members to take the necessary steps to get their primary vaccine and follow-up with a booster,” NB3 Foundation Director of Advancement, Cyanne Lujan said. “There has been a lot of misinformation spread, particularly through social media. We want everyone, especially our Native youth and families to know that the vaccine is safe. We encourage them to come out and get vaccinated as an act of care and love for our communities and families.”
It is recommended that there is at least 21 days (about 3 weeks) between the first and second dose and six (6) months between the second dose and the newly available booster (third dose). Those who received the Johnson & Johnson are eligible for a booster if it has been at least two months since they received their primary J&J.
The vaccination clinic will take place at NACA Community Space Bldg. located at 1000 Indian School Rd. NW, Albuquerque, N.M. 87104, from 8 a.m. to 11 am. Everyone is welcome.
Funding for this vaccination opportunity is made possible through funding from IllumiNative.
Please direct questions about the event to Sacha Smith or Cyanne Lujan at sacha@nb3f.org and cyanne@nb3f.org
