The tents for Lehigh Valley Health Network’s COVID-19 mass drive-through immunization are now in place at Dorney Park.

According to information provided by LVHN, administration of the vaccine to appropriate groups will begin as soon as the hospital network has sufficient vaccine and the go-ahead from the state.

LVHN said it will monitor federal and state vaccine guidelines and will work hard to use vaccine as quickly as possible.

The fastest way for community members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is to either enroll in or update their MyLVHN account.

Once registered, a message will be sent via MyLVHN when the individual is eligible to schedule the vaccination.

Scheduling a vaccination will take very little time when using MyLVHN.

LVHN has extensive mass immunization experience, hosting drive-thru flu shot clinics for nearly two decades, when as many as 8,000 people were vaccinated in one day.

At least 5,000 people per day are expected when LVHN has an adequate vaccine supply.

LVHN says it pledges to use as much vaccine as is humanly possible each week based on the supply received and any potential weather interruptions.

Community members are asked to activate or check their MyLVHN accounts so when it is their turn, they can schedule quickly and easily from a computer or mobile device.

The health network’s COVID-19 vaccine hotline is also available at 484-884-1767.

Here is everything you need to know.

•The LVHN plan for administering COVID-19 vaccines is determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s phased approach to vaccination. Vaccine supply is limited in the early stage of distribution.

•MyLVHN is the path to vaccination. The first step is to enroll in MyLVHN, if you don’t already have an account. Everyone with a MyLVHN account will be preregistered for a COVID-19 vaccine. MyLVHN is a free, secure, easy-to-use patient portal that connects individuals with their personal health information. You do not need to be a current patient of LVHN, Lehigh Valley Physician Group or Coordinated Health to open a MyLVHN account. Learn more at LVHN.org/MyLVHN. If you already have an account, make sure all your information is up to date (log in and click “Menu,” “Account Settings” and then edit your personal information). You’ll receive a notification when it’s your turn to get vaccinated and you are able to schedule your appointment through MyLVHN.

•COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. LVHN is administering the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. While you will not be able to choose which vaccine you will receive, both have been proven safe and effective. After providing two months of safety from ongoing Phase 3 trials, Pfizer and Moderna were granted Emergency Use Authorization by the Food and Drug Administration. Data show that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is 95 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 while Moderna’s vaccine has shown to be 94.5 percent effective.

•The vaccine will be free. LVHN will offer free COVID-19 vaccinations to the community when supply becomes available.

Even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, everyone will need to continue to wear masks, wash hands frequently and stay socially distant until the majority of the community is vaccinated.

For more details about vaccines, visit LVHN.org/vaccines.