Pensacola, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia), in partnership with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to fans at Blue Wahoos games on Tuesday, May 11, Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16. Single-shot COVID-19 vaccines will be available to eligible fans ages 18 and up.

“This collaboration with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos is not only a great opportunity to increase vaccinations in our community but also a model of the vital role that partnerships play in our public health system,” notes Marie Mott, Health Officer and Administrator for FDOH-Escambia. “The COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool to stop the spread of COVID-19, and I encourage all eligible persons to get vaccinated.”

No appointments will be necessary for fans attending the games. 500 vaccine doses will be available at the ballpark in first-come, first-serve fashion.

“We’re so excited for the opportunity to work together with the Florida Department of Health to offer vaccines to our fans,” Team President Jonathan Griffith said. “Helping get Pensacola vaccinated meets our mission as an organization to improve the quality of life in our community. I’m so excited about this chance that I’ve committed to get vaccinated myself on the dugout during the seventh inning stretch while singing Take Me Out To The Ballpark!”

Fans interested in attending the Blue Wahoos games during which vaccines will be administered can secure their tickets at BlueWahoos.com.

For information about FDOH-Escambia and COVID-19, visit EscambiaHealth.com or follow us on Twitter at @HealthyEscambia for vaccine updates and new information.

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