COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled for Delaware Residents

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Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, along with Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and independent pharmacist Kevin Musto, has announced a COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu Shot Clinic on November 18 at the Delaware Department of Insurance's Dover Office. The event aims to provide safe and effective vaccinations to residents, including COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots. Commissioner Navarro will be receiving his next dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the event.

Key Takeaways:

  • The COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu Shot Clinic will take place on November 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Delaware Department of Insurance's Dover Office.
  • All three types of COVID-19 vaccines (Johnson and Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer) will be available, with Pfizer available for residents 5 years and older, Moderna for those 12 and older, and Johnson and Johnson for those 18 and older.
  • Flu shots will be available and recommended for those 6 months and older, with high-dose flu shots for those 65+ administered at no charge with a Medicare card.
  • Minors must have a guardian's consent to receive their immunization, and residents are advised to bring their photo ID, insurance information, or Medicare card, as well as their prescription or pharmacy card if applicable.
  • Vaccinations records can be obtained via the DelVAX system.
  • Participants are required to wear a mask and observe social distancing protocols.
  • Commissioner Navarro expressed gratitude to local pharmacies for their service to the community.
  • Kevin Musto, R.Ph., FAPhA, independent pharmacist with Atlantic Apothecary, will administer the vaccinations.
  • Commissioner Navarro will receive his next dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the event.

Statistics:

  • The COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu Shot Clinic will administrate all three types of COVID-19 vaccines: Johnson and Johnson (for those 18 and older), Moderna (for those 12 and older), and Pfizer (for those 5 years and older).
  • Flu shots will be available and recommended for those 6 months and older.
  • High-dose flu shots will be administered at no charge with a Medicare card for those 65+.
  • Minor residents must have a guardian's consent to receive their immunization.

Sources:

  • Delaware Department of Insurance: COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu Shot Clinic
  • Delaware Department of Health: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
  • DelVAX system: Vaccinations records