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Join the conversation, get a $10 gift card.

CAER Food Shelf, in partnership with Minnesota Department of Health, invites you to a community conversation about COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, August 26. Adults attending the event will receive a $10 gift card, and can enter to win an additional $100 gift card! There will be treats for children attending with their families.

From 4 to 5 p.m., Dr. Americo Fraboni of M Health Fairview will be talking about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, and answering any of your vaccine questions. A vaccination clinic will follow from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Pfizer vaccines will be available for anyone 12 years of age and older.

CAER Food Shelf is located at 12621 Elk Lake Road in Elk River. Call CAER at 763-441-1020 if you have questions about the event. No registration required, please join us!

If you choose to get vaccinated at this event:

• Everyone age 12+ is eligible, but consent from a parent or guardian is required for adolescents under 18.
• It’s free to get vaccinated. You will NOT need to show ID, health insurance, or proof of citizenship.
• Vaccines will be available for people who need their first OR second Pfizer dose.

Getting vaccinated is safe, easy and convenient.

If you can’t participate in the event at CAER Food Shelf, it’s easy to find vaccines through other providers such as pharmacies, medical clinics, and local public health departments. Many sites welcome walk-ins. Use these resources to find convenient locations near you: 

• CDC’s online vaccine finder lets you search based on the brand you need (for example, the Pfizer vaccine for a teen) and how far you can travel.
• Use MN COVID-19 Response | Find Vaccine Locations to search for a provider near your city or ZIP.
• Need help? Call the MN Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 833-431-2053. Calls are answered Monday–Saturday, and operators speak multiple languages.

If you already got your shot, THANK YOU!

Together we have made so much progress. Your decision to get vaccinated has helped protect your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Please continue to be safe, and urge others you know to get vaccinated too! Visit the CDC website How to talk about COVID-19 Vaccines with your friends and family to prepare for those conversations.

Roll up your sleeves, Minnesota!

More than 3.2 million Minnesotans have gotten at least one shot, and more are getting vaccinated every day. To learn more about the numbers, go to Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Data.

For information about no-cost COVID-19 testing, go to State of Minnesota COVID-19 Community Testing Program.

Does your business or organization want to host a vaccination clinic in your community? Complete the MDH Community Vaccination Event Request Form to be considered.