COVID-19 Vaccine Procedure:
COVID vaccines and boosters (for ages 6 months and older) are available by appointment only.
Please call (225) 246-9290 to make an appointment.
All COVID vaccines and boosters are being administered on the 4th floor of The Baton Rouge Clinic, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Please Remember:
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- 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 6 months.
- 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.
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Vaccine Eligibility:
The State of Louisiana has granted vaccine eligibility to the general public 6 months of age and older. Anyone who has completed their primary series or has had a booster greater than two months ago is eligible for the new Bi-Valent booster.
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
Ages 6 months through 11 years |
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Primary Series Manufacture |
Age Group | Number of primary doses | Number of monovalent booster doses | Recommended monovalent booster dose | Interval between 1st and 2nd primary dose | Interval between 2nd and 3rd primary dose | Interval between primary series and booster dose |
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Moderna |
6 months – 5 years | 2 | NA | NA | 4–8 weeks | NA |
NA |
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Pfizer |
6 months –4 years | 2 | NA | NA | 3–8 weeks | At least 8 weeks |
NA |
| Pfizer | 5 – 11 years | 2 | 1 | Pfizer | 3–8 weeks | NA |
At least 5 months |
Ages 12 through 17 years |
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Primary series manufacturer |
Age
group |
Number of primary doses | Number of bivalent booster doses | Recommended bivalent booster dose | Interval between 1st and 2nd primary dose |
Interval between primary series and booster dose |
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Moderna |
12–17 years | 2 | 1 | Pfizer | 4–8 weeks |
At least 2 months |
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Pfizer |
12–17 years | 2 | 1 | Pfizer | 3–8 weeks |
At least 2 months |
Ages 18 years and older |
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Primary series manufacturer |
Age
group |
Number of primary doses | Number of bivalent booster doses | Recommended bivalent booster dose | Interval between 1st and 2nd primary dose |
Interval between primary series and booster dose |
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Moderna |
18 years and older | 2 | 1 | Moderna or Pfizer | 4–8 weeks |
At least 2 months |
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Pfizer |
18 years and older |
2 | 1 | Moderna or Pfizer | 3–8 weeks |
At least 2 months |
COVID Vaccines for Immunocompromised Patients
Ages 6 months through 11 years (Immunocompromised) |
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Primary Series Manufacture |
Age Group | Number of primary doses | Number of monovalent booster doses | Recommended bivalent booster dose | Interval between 1st and 2nd primary dose | Interval between 2nd and 3rd primary dose |
Interval between primary series and booster dose |
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Moderna |
6 months–11 years | 3 | NA | NA | 4 weeks | At least 4 weeks |
NA |
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Pfizer |
6 months–4 years | 3 | NA | NA | 3 weeks | At least 8 weeks |
NA |
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Pfizer |
5–11 years | 3 | 1 | Pfizer | 3 weeks | At least 4 weeks | At least 3 months |
Ages 12 through 17 years (Immunocompromised) |
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Primary series manufacturer |
Age
group |
Number of primary doses | Number of bivalent booster doses | Recommended bivalent booster dose | Interval between 1st and 2nd primary dose | Interval between 2nd and 3rd primary dose |
Interval between primary series and booster dose |
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Moderna |
12–17 years | 3 | 1 | Pfizer | 4 weeks | At least 4 weeks |
At least 2 months |
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Pfizer |
12–17 years | 3 | 1 | Pfizer | 3 weeks | At least 4 weeks |
At least 2 months |
Ages 18 years and older (Immunocompromised or 65+) |
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Primary series manufacturer |
Age
group |
Number of primary doses | Number of bivalent booster doses | Recommended bivalent booster dose | Interval between 1st and 2nd primary dose | Interval between 2nd and 3rd primary dose |
Interval between primary series and booster dose† |
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Moderna |
18 years and older | 3 | 2 * | Moderna or Pfizer | 4 weeks | At least 4 weeks |
At least 2 months |
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Pfizer |
18 years and older | 3 | 2 * | Moderna or Pfizer | 3 weeks | At least 4 weeks |
At least 2 months |
* Second booster only applies to people 65 and older or immunocompromised. The second booster will be administered 4 months after the first 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
*The COVID vaccine and booster information was pulled from the CDC Website. Updated on 09.19.2022
To schedule any of these appointments, please call (225) 246-9240.
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