COVID-19 VACCINE

COVID-19 Vaccine

We are proud to announce that the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are now available at BPMC for distribution in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Department of Health guidelines. 


Vaccination for Children ages 5-11 

The CDC now recommends that everyone 5 years and older should get vaccination for COVID- 19. A smaller needle and a lower dose of the vaccine will be administered for children ages 5-11 than for older groups. 


For more information about COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens, click here. 


BPMC is offering the COVID vaccine to people ages 5 and above. However, at BPMC we understand that many parents have questions/concerns about the vaccine for children. If you would like to meet with your provider to discuss your child‘s vaccination, please schedule a consultation visit with your healthcare provider. 


To schedule a consultation visit, please call 718.596.9800.



To find a Vaccine Location:

https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/



You can also call 311, to find a vaccination location near you.


Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine Booster Shots are available at BPMC 


Vaccine booster shots are now available for certain groups of people who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. 


The following groups of people who received a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are recommended for: 

  • People 65 years and older. 
  • People 18 or older who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility. 
  • People 18 or older who have certain underlying medical conditions. 
  • People 18 or older who work or live in high-risk settings or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2. 



 For more information about booster eligibility, click here. 



 For general and recent information on COVID 19 vaccine and booster information, click here. 



 For more information about FDA approvals, click here. 


If you are not sure which type of vaccine you should receive or you have questions about the vaccines or booster shots, you are welcome to schedule a consultation with your health care provider to discuss your concerns/questions. 


To schedule a consultation visit, please call 718.596.9800 

When you come in to receive your booster shot, please bring your vaccination card! 



Third Doses for Immunocompromised Individuals 

Studies have found that some immunocompromised people do not build the same level of immunity/protection against COVID-19 after they receive their vaccination the way non-immunocompromised people do and therefore, the CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. 


Please note that third doses are not the same as booster shots, and the third dose should be the same type of vaccine as the first two whenever possible. Currently, additional doses are not authorized for immunocompromised people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. 


Third doses are available 28 days after the second dose of Moderna or Pfizer for anyone who has: 


  • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood 
  • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system 
  • Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system 
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome) 
  • Advanced or untreated HIV infection 
  • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response 


For more information about COVID-19 vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people, click here.


If you have any questions/concerns as to whether you should receive a third dose, please feel free to schedule consultation with your health care provider. 


To schedule a consultation visit or to receive a third dose, please call 718.596.9800 

When you come in to receive your third dose, please bring your vaccination card! 

COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant People 

The CDC is encouraging all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19. The CDC issued an urgent health advisory on September 29, 2021 that strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks. 


For more information concerning the vaccine and pregnancy, click here.

 

You can schedule an appointment or walk-in 

No appointment is necessary to receive the Pfizer vaccine or Moderna vaccine or a booster shot at BPMC. Walk in hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday 9:30am-7pm or Saturday 9:30am-4pm. 


You can also reach the COVID 19 Vaccination Hotline at 845.573.8113 to schedule an appointment. 


Be a Part of New York's Safe Reopening

Excelsior Pass provides a free, fast and secure way to present digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results.


For further information about New York's EXCELSIOR PASS, please visit here!

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