COVID-19 Vaccine Procedure:
Vaccines are being administered on the 4th floor of the Main Clinic, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Please Remember:
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- Wear your mask.
- Make sure your arm is accessible – For example: short sleeve t-shirt, sleeveless shirt, etc.
- Have your insurance card available.
- Please print and bring:
- If you are returning for your 2nd dose or booster, please bring the COVID Vaccination Record Card that you received on your first dose visit.
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Scheduling Options
Appointment scheduling is for 1st dose Appointments only!
Your 2nd dose appointment, if needed, will be scheduled at your 1st dose appointment.
Schedule by Phone
call (225) 246-9240
Schedule Online*
Pediatric 1st COVID Vaccine (Ages 5-11)
*When Scheduling Online:
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- If your insurance coverage is Medicaid, please choose “Not Listed”, and continue scheduling. Insurance coverage is not required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
- If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please call our scheduling department at (225) 246-9240.
- Please only make one appointment per patient.
Special Notice:
The COVID-19 Vaccine is not recommended for the following individuals:
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- Under the age of 5, for Pfizer, or 18, for Moderna vaccine.
- With a severe allergic reaction to any component of the COVID-19 Vaccine (see description)
- Who are currently sick with a fever, active respiratory infection or other illness.
- Who had COVID-19 within the past 90 days.
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Eligibility:
Vaccine Eligibility:
The State of Louisiana has granted vaccine eligibility to the general public. This includes those 5 years and older for the Pfizer vaccine, and those ages 18 years and older for the Moderna Vaccine.
To make an appointment, please call (225) 246-9240 or (225) 246-9290. Please bring a form of identification to your appointment, such as a driver’s license or photo ID.
COVID Vaccines for the General Public and NOT Immunocompromised
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Vaccine |
Min. Age Group | Number of Doses | Number of Booster Doses | Ages 64 and Below
Time Between 1st and 2nd Dose |
Age 65+
Time Between 1st and 2nd Dose |
Time Between 2nd and Booster Dose |
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Pfizer (Pediatric) |
5-11 | 2 | 1 | 3 weeks | N/A |
>5 months |
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Pfizer |
12+ | 2 | 1 | 8 weeks | 3 weeks |
>5 months |
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Moderna |
18+ | 2 | 1 | 8 weeks | 4 weeks |
>5 months |
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J&J |
18+ | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
>2 months |
COVID Vaccines for Immunocompromised
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Vaccine |
Min. Age Group | Number of Doses | Number of Booster Doses | Time Between 1st & 2nd and 2nd & 3rd Doses | Time Between Last Dose and Booster |
Time Between 1st and 2nd Boosters |
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Pfizer (Pediatric) |
5-11 | 2 | 1 | 3 weeks | >5 months |
N/A |
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Pfizer |
12+ | 3 | 2 | 3 weeks | >4 months |
>4 months |
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Moderna |
18+ | 3 | 1 | 4 weeks |
>5 months |
>4 months |
| J&J | 18+ | 1 | 1 | N/A | >2 months |
N/A |
Adults 50 and older may get a 2nd booster of Moderna or Pfizer 4 months after their 1st booster
Ages 12+ who are immune compromised may get a 2nd booster of Pfizer 4 months after their 1st booster.
Immunocompromised is considered to be:
- Receiving active cancer treatment
- Received an organ transplant and are currently taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are currently taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, WiskottAldrich syndrome)
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids other drugs that may suppress your immune response
- Other conditions which cause moderate or severe immunosuppression similar to the above conditions
Please print and sign the 3rd Dose Attestation Form before receiving the 3rd dose of the vaccine. Please bring a form of identification to your appointment, such as a driver’s license or photo ID.
To schedule any of these appointments, please call (225) 246-9240.
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