Ruth Meyer and Julia Dessel (l-r) both fall in the 65 and older category to receive the COVID19 vaccine. After waiting to be notified by local vaccine clinics, the two women decided their best bet for receiving their COVID19 vaccine would be to go out of town to a pharmacy in a larger area. In order to schedule their vaccine appointment, Ruth had to go online to reserve a spot; she did the same for Julia a few days later. (Megan Molseed photo)
Area residents look at out-of-town vaccination options
By Megan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com
“I did it for them,” smiled Ruth Meyer as she clutched her sparkling necklace featuring ornaments each representing one of her grandchildren. “I have been doing everything I can to stay healthy and keep my loved ones healthy, and I miss regular life.”
“I’ve been wearing two masks to go to the store, and I’m always in and out,” agreed Julia Dessel. “Getting vaccinated will allow me to get to Chicago, Seattle, and New York to see my kids and my grandkids.”
While both Meyer and Dessel have kept in constant contact via a regular coffee group that first met at the West Union Rec center during the summer and then later through Zoom get-togethers, this marked the first time the two women were in the same room together since the COVID19 pandemic hit nearly a year ago.
