The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on communities across the globe. Thanks to the effort put forth by scientists, researchers, doctors, among many others, vaccines have been developed that have shown evidence of generating strong immune responses against the COVID-19 virus. As the scientific community and public officials have emphasized, widespread vaccination is an essential pillar of battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
BAPS Charities organized a COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in Atlanta, GA on March 28, 2021, in collaboration with Kennesaw Clinic and ValueCare Pharmacy benefitting 330 participants.
A second drive was organized on April 4, 2021, in collaboration with West End Pharmacy benefitting 885 participants.
Through the medical staff’s professional support, participants were guided through the registration process, received their vaccinations, and were provided post-vaccination care. BAPS Charities volunteers played an essential role in ensuring that the vaccinated patients had a pleasant and smooth experience. In particular, the volunteers assisted in providing socially distanced flow, sanitization protocols, and translation services.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners said, “It’s amazing what you’re doing for the community. I wish we could have more organizations with the drive and ability to help put this pandemic behind us.”
Before the vaccination drives, BAPS Charities saw a community need for vaccine education in an accessible format for the Indian diaspora. BAPS Charities created a video to provide multiple perspectives from credentialed doctors & researchers with Gujarati subtitles.
In line with historical campaigns such as flu vaccine drives, health insurance information drives, health awareness lectures, health fairs, and BAPS Charities has endeavored to support all individuals’ health and well-being. Battling the misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and provide vaccination infrastructure is in line with that mission.
