First seasonal flu clinic postponed

Honesdale — Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Home Health Department and the Area Agency on Aging in Pike County postponed Pike’s first seasonal flu clinic which had been scheduled for Oct. 22, due to a delay in shipments of the vaccine. A second clinic, scheduled for Nov. 6 is expected to take place as planned at the Blooming Grove Center, Route 739, Lords Valley. Wayne Memorial Home Health administrators say the interest in seasonal flu vaccinations this year in Wayne County “appeared to be higher than usual,” but, at the same time, their orders for flu vaccine from suppliers fell short. Clinics in Wayne County were threatened with postponement, but an unexpected source of flu doses was acquired from a local college. Most of Wayne County’s clinics are expected to continue as long as the supply lasts. People interested in getting the seasonal flu shot are advised to check with their Area Agency on Aging closer to the date to be sure it’s still happening. The Pike County Area Agency on Aging can be reached at 570-775-5550.