{"id":112281,"date":"2022-01-18T08:30:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T13:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=112281"},"modified":"2025-10-24T00:11:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T04:11:29","slug":"new-temporary-covid-19-testing-and-vaccination-site-to-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2022\/01\/18\/new-temporary-covid-19-testing-and-vaccination-site-to-open\/","title":{"rendered":"New temporary COVID-19 testing and vaccination site to open"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"COVID-19<\/p>\n

In coordination with the ISDH and local partners, the ACDH is happy to announce the opening of a state-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination site to provide another option for residents to secure needed tests and shots.<\/p>\n

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Allen County Department of Health news release:<\/p>\n

New temporary COVID-19 testing and vaccination site to open<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (January 18, 2022) \u2013 In coordination with the Indiana Department of Health and local partners, the Allen County Department of Health is happy to announce the opening of a state-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination site to provide another option for residents to secure needed tests and shots.<\/p>\n

The site at 3816 New Vision Drive \u2013 north of Dupont Road and west of Diebold Road \u2013 will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays starting tomorrow through Jan. 22 and from Jan. 26 through Jan. 29. The two-week clinic will end at the close of business Jan. 29, 2022.<\/p>\n

We are grateful for local partners such as Parkview Health, which has generously provided space for the temporary site.<\/p>\n

\u201cTesting and vaccinations are among our strongest tools in the fight against COVID-19, and we\u2019re thrilled to be partners in another effort to provide those tools to residents of Allen County,\u201d Allen County Department of Health Administrator Mindy Waldron said.<\/p>\n

The new site will offer rapid tests for those 18 and younger as well as symptomatic individuals age 50 and older while supplies last. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests will be available to anyone, regardless of age or symptoms.<\/p>\n

Moderna and Pfizer vaccines \u2013 including Pfizer vaccines for children 5 and older \u2013 will be offered.<\/p>\n

Walk-ins are welcome as space and supply allow, and appointments can be made by going to allencountyhealth.com<\/a> and www.coronavirus.in.gov<\/a>. Those visiting the testing and vaccination site should wear a mask and bring a photo ID, insurance card and vaccination cards, if applicable.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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COVID-19 World Wide Web Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Allen County Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance and Local Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n

  • Take the Shot FAQ sheet from the Allen County Department of Health<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Home Care Isolation Guidances<\/a><\/li>\n
  • COVID-19 Employee Illness Recomendations<\/a><\/li>\n

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  • Allen County Department of Health information and stats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    State of Indiana Web Resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n