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Delta Medix in Conjunction with Lackawanna County will be holding a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Saturday, April 10, at Montage Mountain

Delta Medix in conjunction with Lackawanna County will be holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Saturday, April 10, at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton.

The clinic will be held from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for individuals who qualify under Phase 1B. There are 1,400 Johnson & Johnson vaccines available for distribution. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a one-time shot, meaning no second shot is required.

Those interested in scheduling an appointment can call 570-800-7517, leave a voicemail, and the call will be returned to make an appointment. People can also schedule online at www.deltamedix.com or can go directly to the online form here. Once the registration form is received, you will receive a call to schedule an appointment time. The clinic is by appointment only.

Dial The 211 Vaccine Helpline For A Clinic Appointment

Dial The 211 Vaccine Helpline For A Clinic Appointment

In these times, it is vital for everyone to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

Anyone who is 60 and older and who does not have access to the internet should call 211 to be connected to a clinic for a vaccination appointment.

If an individual is 60 and older and has not been connected to a clinic because of special needs, the person should contact the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging at 570-963-6740 for assistance.

Two Scams Directed At Our Older Adults

Two Scams Directed At Our Older Adults

Opportunists and thrill-seekers are at it again.

So, Lackawanna County older adults, beware.

Scams pertaining to two very important subjects – vaccine shots and stimulus checks – are running rampant. Seniors and their families need to be aware of this and the ramifications.

Here are the facts as provided by the County’s Area Agency on Aging:

Vaccine Scam – Any calls stating that if you pay, provide credit card information, or personal information, you can get a vaccine shot is false. All vaccines are free; covered by insurance.

Stimulus Scam – Any calls stating that if you pay, provide credit card information, or personal information, you will get additional stimulus payments. This is certainly untrue.

Duplication Of Appointments For COVID – 19 Vaccine Shots

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its grip on the United States and our community, it is vitally important that everyone protect themselves by getting vaccinated.

Patience is a big part of the process. Scheduling only one appointment at one location is also tantamount for medical professionals to vaccinate as many individuals as possible in a timely fashion.

The Lackawanna County Commissioners, their Human Services Department and their Area Agency on Aging caution all residents from signing-up on multiple lists at multiple locations. This is compounding the problem for vaccine providers as they move through their waiting lists, trying to serve as many people as possible. Multiple sign-ups take away spots from other consumers.

To that end, if you did sign-up at multiple locations, and got the vaccine, please make sure that you cancel the other appointments to free-up the time slots so more can be served.

The best avenue for one to take is that if you are a patient or customer of any medical group, doctor, or pharmacy, add yourself to one of their lists.

Streamlining the process to quickly serve a large number of people and help keep everyone healthy is the goal of the vaccination program. Inundating the system does not allow the process to move forward.

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Delta Medix in Conjunction with Lackawanna County will be holding a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Saturday, April 10, at Montage Mountain

Dial The 211 Vaccine Helpline For A Clinic Appointment

Two Scams Directed At Our Older Adults

Duplication Of Appointments For COVID – 19 Vaccine Shots

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