Vaccine Influencers Can Help Their Community Fight COVID-19

GLENDALE, CA— Glendale Library, Arts & Culture (GLAC) is starting an initiative to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in our city by recruiting and training community members to become “Vaccine Influencers” who have the tools to effectively build vaccine confidence with friends and family. GLAC will train Vaccine Influencers on:

• Evidence-based communication strategies,
• How to handle misinformation, and
• The basics of how vaccines work.

Vaccine Influencers will have access to vetted resources and support, and be able to use an app to track their progress as they engage in conversations with loved ones and deepen their knowledge.

Vaccine Influencers Training for English Speakers

The City of Glendale has two scheduled pop-up COVID vaccination clinics in partnership with the LA County Department of Public Health and Fulgent Genetics. The clinics will take place on Wednesday, November 10 and Wednesday, December 1 in front of the Glendale Galleria on Central Avenue from 5:00-8:00 pm. Fulgent Genetics will be offering all three vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J. Booster shots for Pfizer and Moderna will also be available. Appointments can be made online, but walk-ups will be accepted.

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About Glendale

Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking.

About Library, Arts & Culture

Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department includes six neighborhood libraries as well as the Brand Library & Art Center, a regional visual arts and music library and performance venue housed in the historic 1904 mansion of Glendale pioneer Leslie C. Brand, and the Central Library, a 93,000 square foot center for individuals and groups to convene, collaborate and create. Now on the web at eGlendaleLAC.org, the Department also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts destination. For more information contact Library, Arts & Culture at 818-548-2021 or via email at LibraryInfo@glendaleca.gov.

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