LAWRENCE, Mass. — The city of Lawrence is hosting its fourth and final “vaccine block party” of the summer Saturday with the hopes of increasing vaccination rates.
The final event runs from 12 – 5 p.m. at Cronin Park and will feature food trucks, an ice cream truck, a D.J., and more.
All three vaccines will be available – Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.
While Lawrence is hoping for a boost in first and second vaccinations, a third booster shot for all Americans was shot down by an FDA advisory panel Friday.
The latest numbers on the city website shows 62.3% of Lawrence residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine compared to the state average of more than 76%.
The panel did recommend booster vaccines for people aged 65 and older and those who are at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
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