Ska Brewing Co. and San Juan Basin Public Health have teamed up for the “Shot and a Beer” event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Fort Lewis College Student Life Center, 1000 Rim Drive.
Any resident of legal drinking age who receives a vaccination Saturday will receive one free beer token to redeem at Ska Brewing. The offer is good only at this clinic and while supplies last.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be given from 10 a.m. to noon and the Pfizer vaccine will be given from noon to 3 p.m. Appointments are available for both vaccines.
“Throughout the pandemic, the business community has been so supportive of public health and keeping our community safe. We think ‘Shot and a Beer’ is a fun offer that will motivate some people who have been putting off their vaccine,” said Liane Jollon, SJBPH executive director.
“We’re grateful Ska wanted to partner with us to help get more people out for their COVID shot,” she said. “The more people who are vaccinated, the healthier our community will be and the faster we can fully recover and get back to normal as a community.”
“We know this past year has been challenging for so many,” said Kristen Muraro, Ska Brewing’s sales and marketing director. “The Durango community has always supported us and we want to do our part to keep our neighbors and community members safe.”
Additional clinics are scheduled, with other incentive offers being planned with the business community.
Other vaccination clinics include:
- 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 FLC Student Life Center, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango. Pfizer.
- 10 a.m.-noon Thursday May 20 at Ross Aragon Community Center, Pagosa Springs, 451 Hot Springs Blvd. Johnson & Johnson.
- Noon-5 p.m. Thursday at Ross Aragon Community Center. Pfizer.
The vaccine is now available to all residents 12 and older. Youths 12 to 17 are eligible for only the Pfizer vaccine and should verify the vaccine type being offered before making an appointment or walking into a clinic. Minors must have a signed parental consent form that can be completed online when registering or at the clinic.
Although advance registration is preferred, walk-ins are also welcome at upcoming clinics. The vaccine is free and no ID is required.
For more information, visit www.sjbpublichealth.org/covid-19-vaccine.
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