Honesdale. Covid-19 vaccines will now be available from Wayne Memorial at the Wayne County Fair from noon to 7:30 p.m. every day of the fair, from Friday, Aug, 6, through Saturday, Aug. 14.
This reflects an addition of three hours from the first announcement and an increased number of vaccines available. Wayne Memorial has ample supplies of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, both two-dose vaccines, along with a limited supply of Johnson & Johnson Janssen, a one-dose vaccine. The J&J vaccine will be available primarily during the early hours, from noon to 3 p.m.
Staff will provide information on how to acquire second doses for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Pfizer is the only one approved by the FDA for younger individuals, age 12 and up. Wayne Memorial will require parental consent and presence for administration of the vaccine to adolescents.
Medical providers from Wayne Memorial will be on hand to answer questions about the vaccines’ safety and efficacy.
“We really want to help the community in which we live and practice have the best outcomes against this pandemic,” said Sibyl Rickard, MD, medical director of WMH’s Anatomic and Clinical Laboratories. “The vaccines right now are our most potent weapon, but we know many people have questions about them. Hopefully we can answer those questions – in person at the fair.”
The “vaccine van” will be located inside the main entrance to the Wayne County Fair, located on Route 191 North, just north of Honesdale.
Vaccines are also offered by appointment at WMCHC’s Highland Physicians Family Health Center and Honesdale Pediatrics.
Pike County this week moved from the “substantial risk of transmission” to “high risk of transmission” category.
“We really want to help the community in which we live and practice have the best outcomes against this pandemic. The vaccines right now are our most potent weapon, but we know many people have questions about them. Hopefully we can answer those questions – in person at the fair.” Sibyl Rickard, MD
