By Beth David, Editor
The town of Fairhaven partnered with Walmart Pharmacy to provide 90 vaccinations on Saturday during a walk-in, vaccination clinic at the Fairhaven Recreation Center. Recipients got the first dose of the Pfizer shot and were scheduled to return on 6/5 for the second shot.
Organizers set up two stations to administer shots, and set up an area for people to wait 15 minutes in case they had side effects. Paramedics were on hand to help with any reactions, and an ambulance was outside for more serious side effects.
According to Fairhaven Fire Chief Todd Correia, there were no serious reactions on Saturday.
Suzanne Goulet, 55, who took both her parents, 78-year-old Gary Goulet and Patricia, 79, said they waited for a convenient opportunity. And a walk-in clinic right in town fit the bill.
“We were just waiting for the right time to do it,” said Suzanne. “This happens to be the right time.”
All three received a shot and had no reactions during the 15 minute waiting period.
“I’m feeling fine,” said Patricia during her 15 minute wait. “I have to wait 15 minutes, but I feel fine. I’m a strong Pollack.”
“You mean stubborn,” said Gary.
Patricia said her arm did not even hurt.
“Excellent,” said Gary. “I didn’t feel a thing.”
Meaghan Powers, 13, was the last in her family to get a shot. The Pfizer shot was only approved for her age group recently. Her mother, Stasia Powers said they were not able to go out to certain places, such as dinner, as a family. They plan on doing just that after Meaghan is fully vaccinated, which will be two weeks after her second shot.
The town does not have another first-shot clinic scheduled. Residents can contact a local pharmacy directly to get vaccinated or visit https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine
The regularly scheduled testing was also held on Saturday, but that will now change to every other week, alternating with Acushnet as both towns have seen a drop in testing requests. Fairhaven will hold testing at the Rec Center from 9 a.m. to noon on 5/22, 6/5, 6/19; Acushnet will hold testing from 9 a.m. to noon behind the Council on Aging, 59 1/2 South Main Street, on 5/29, 6/12, 6/26. Residents from both towns can use either site.
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