- The six-time NBA All-Star, three-time All-NBA selection, 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year, and 2026 NBA Champion Karl-Anthony Towns brings his personal experience with COVID-19 to encourage eligible people, especially those at increased risk, to learn about their vaccination options
- Towns shares why protecting his health remains a priority and encourages informed conversations about COVID-19 vaccination
- The campaign highlights NUVAXOVID, the only FDA-approved protein-based, non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi has partnered with 2026 NBA Champion Karl-Anthony Towns to help raise awareness about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination among those eligible during the respiratory season. Through a series of digital and social media activations, Towns will share his personal perspective on the impact COVID-19 had on his life and family, why protecting his health remains a priority, and encourage people to have informed conversations with their healthcare providers about COVID-19 vaccination options, including NUVAXOVID® (COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted).
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