With everyone traveling, gathering, and celebrating the holiday season, Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force are urging residents to protect themselves and each other.

Immunity from COVID-19 has been shown to fade over time and the CDC is recommending that all eligible individuals get a booster vaccine to maintain optimal immunity during the holiday season and throughout the winter.

This includes all individuals who received a second dose of Moderna/Pfizer more than six months ago and all individuals who received a single dose of Johnson & Johnson more than two months ago.

First and second doses for all three vaccines are available, as well as boosters, for all individuals. The vaccinations are free and do not require identification or health insurance.

Pfizer for kids

The Pfizer vaccine is available to individuals 5 years of age and older, with a second dose 21 days after the first dose.

Parents or guardians must provide consent for 5 to 17-year-olds and must plan to be present during the vaccination.

Immunocompromised

Individuals who are moderate to severely immunocompromised are eligible to receive an additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer 28 days after their 2nd dose.

Locations

Delaware County offers all three COVID-19 vaccines—Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson, and boosters at all Delaware County vaccination sites.

• The Delaware County Wellness Center, 125 Chester Ave. in Yeadon; open Mondays and Tuesdays, 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Keystone First Wellness Center, 1929 W. 9^th Street, Chester; open Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.;  Wednesdays,11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 69^th Street Terminal, 6900 Market Street, Great Hall, Upper Darby, open Thursday, Dec. 16, 4 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 6, 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 13, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Watkins Avenue Senior Center, 326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby, open one day only on Friday, Dec. 17, 2 to 7 p.m. Second doses will be scheduled for a TBD time and location.

Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-in are welcome, though individuals without an appointment are asked to arrive at a vaccine clinic at least one hour after start time.

To schedule an appointment, visit the Delaware County website at delcopa.gov/vax or call the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100.

Homebound Individuals

Delaware County continues to operate its successful Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program, providing vaccines and booster shots to homebound individuals (and a family member/caretaker).

To schedule a homebound vaccination (for themselves or a loved one/caretaker) residents should call the COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100.

Homebound visits will be scheduled for an upcoming Tuesday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For more information, visit delcopa.gov/covid.

For more information about vaccine hesitancy, visit www.factsoverfiction.info