The College of Connecticut’s Pupil Well being and Wellness, in any other case generally known as SHaW, launched a marketing campaign to encourage UConn college students to get COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
In response to the SHaW Spring 2022 COVID-19 vaccine and booster requirements, college students enrolled at any UConn campus require full vaccination standing; until a sound exemption is offered.
The “#GetBoostedUConn” is a digital marketing campaign that highlights the campus providers college students would miss out on in the event that they don’t meet COVID-19 booster necessities.
The UConn SHaW YouTube channel produced a video detailing all of the on-campus actions college students can take part in with full vaccination. These embrace attending in-person courses, utilizing the Pupil Rec Heart and getting tickets to sporting occasions.
In response to the #GetBoostedUConn marketing campaign, the primary 25 college students to share booster vaccine plans to social media and tag SHaW will obtain a free T-shirt. College students have a chance to get entangled.
Michelle Tirabassi, a well being communication specialist at SHaW, spoke in regards to the marketing campaign and the significance of vaccination.
“It’s essential that UConn college students get their COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot to guard the wellbeing of our campus and group members.”
Michelle Tirabassi, UConn well being communication specialist
She continued by stating that the “#GetBoostedUConn marketing campaign is for all college students and it’s essential for all college students: undergrad, graduate and regional campuses.” In response to Tirabassi, the marketing campaign launched on Jan. 18 when the #GetBoostedUConn video was out there.
“SHaW has been sharing essential data on COVID-19 vaccine and boosters for the reason that starting of winter break through social media,” Tirabassi mentioned.
The marketing campaign commercial additionally incorporates some essential data concerning vaccination eligibility and appointments. In response to the commercial, college students are capable of schedule a booster appointment 5 months after a remaining Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. If a pupil acquired the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, solely two months are wanted between remaining dose and booster.
A COVID-19 booster vaccine appointment may be made via the “MyChart” part of the SHaW web site.