ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - St. Louis is giving out $100 gift cards to city residents who received their first COVID-19 vaccine.
The health department announced on Thursday that individuals will receive their gift cards on-site once they receive their vaccination. They are $100 gift cards from Commerce Bank and US Bank.
"Offering incentives is one way to encourage individuals to get vaccinated, especially those who are still undecided, and the health department's highest priority is to ensure people have accurate information so they can make informed decisions about their health," says Dr. Fredrick Echols, Acting Director and Health Commissioner for the City of St. Louis. “Vaccination remains the best way to avoid severe complications from COVID-19 and stay out of the hospital. An incentive may be the extra push some need to get vaccinated.”
You must be at least 12-years-old to receive a vaccine.
St. Louis County announced a similar vaccine incentive on Wednesday, with $150 gift cards for gas and groceries.
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Upcoming Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:
• September 25: 12th and Park Recreation Center, 1410 S. Tucker, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• September 26: Salvation Army-Midtown, 2900 Washington Avenue, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free, No Appointment Required, COVID-19 Testing Sites in the City St. Louis
• Mondays: IBEW Local #1, 5850 Elizabeth Ave., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services sponsored)
• Tuesdays: Legacy Bar and Cafe, 5261 Delmar Blvd., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services sponsored)
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Affinia Healthcare, 1717 Biddle Street, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Affinia Healthcare sponsored)
Visit the Department of Health website at stlouis-mo.gov/health or call 314-657-1499 for updates on dates, times and locations free COVID-19 vaccination clinic and testing sites.
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