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Vaccination Events See Success In Long Beach

To date, nearly 67% of Long Beach’s adult population has received a vaccine. The national goal is to hit 70% by July 4, and the city is working hard to hit that target in the weeks ahead. On June 17, the Long Beach Health Department will host “Sharks for Shots” at the Aquarium of the Pacific where folks will receive free admission when they receive their first vaccine shot. 

Here is a full list of all the places you, your family, and friends can get vaccinated this week:

  • Event: “Sharks for Shots” at Aquarium of the Pacific
    • June 17: Get your first COVID-19 vaccine (12plus) at the Aquarium from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and receive FREE admission to see sharks 🦈 & other sea creatures. More info here.
  • Event: Juneteenth at the Pike
  • Event: Father’s Day Block Party (14th Street Park, located at Cedar Avenue and W. 14th Street)
  • Event: Free Habit Burger and Vaccine Clinic (1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90806)
  • Location: Long Beach Convention Center
  • Location: Washington Middle School
  • Location: Grant Elementary
  • Location: Long Beach Evening Vaccination Clinic
  • Location: Carmelitos Housing Door-to-door Vaccinations
    • June 16
  • Location: Cabrillo High School
  • Location: MacArthur Park
  • Location: Houghton Park
  • Location: Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA)

For more updates on vaccination efforts and the city’s response to COVID-19, join a COVID-19 press conference and community update at 2 p.m. June 15 You can watch the live stream on the city’s Facebook and Twitter pages, YouTube channel, and website.

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