Pre-Juneteenth fair offers free barbecue and vaccinations

Austin Public Health’s Blackland Neighborhood Center is hosting its 25th annual pre-Juneteenth wellness and education fair. This popular community event features live music, free barbecue, a gift card drawing, PPE (masks and hand sanitizer) and lots of enticing giveaways. In addition to the fun, there will be health education and an abundance of free vaccinations to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Along with the standard lineup of Covid-19 vaccines, Austin Public Health is offering mpox, hepatitis A and B, HPV9 (for those aged 18-26), flu, PCV20 (must meet criteria), shingles and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) shots. Find bus routes to the fair here and parking info here. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Blackland Neighborhood Center, 2005 Salina St.