Vaccine Update
Baylor Medicine is committed to vaccinating our patients by following the federal and state guidelines for administering the COVID-19 vaccine, including additional doses for immunocompromised individuals and booster doses.
Everyone 5 years and older are now eligible to receive the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine. Baylor Medicine is partnering with Texas Children's Hospital to offer vaccines to younger children (ages 5 to 11). Visit their website for more information and to book an appointment for your young child.
Immunocompromised Individuals
On Aug. 13, 2021, the CDC published recommendations that people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised should receive additional doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receiving the primary two dose series.
About 2.7 percent of Americans have a condition or receive treatment that meets this definition. More details can be found here: COVID-19 Vaccines for Immunocompromised People.
Booster Shots
A booster shot is a dose of a vaccine that is given to someone who is already vaccinated and received protection from that vaccination, but for whom the protection may have decreased over time (this is called waning immunity). It is important to stay up to date with vaccinations to protect from serious illness. A booster shot is recommended if you received your two dose primary series (Moderna or Pfizer) or single primary dose of Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, those who are 50 years of age and older may receive an additional booster 4 months after their previous booster dose. View additional information on booster doses.
Get Your Vaccine
NEW PATIENTS
If you are a new patient to Baylor Medicine and are interested in vaccinating, please contact one of our Primary Care Clinics to establish care as a new patient with one of our Primary Care Providers. For scheduling assistance, call (713) 798-1000.
CURRENT PATIENTS
If you are a current patient of Baylor Medicine, please contact your Primary Care Physician office or schedule an appointment on MyChart.
OTHER OPTIONS
You may also receive vaccine at many community locations. To find a location near you visit vaccines.gov/search.
REPLACEMENT COVID-19 VACCINE RECORDS
If you have lost or misplaced your COVID-19 vaccine card, you can access your vaccine information via BCM MyChart or you can email roi@bcm.edu or call (713) 798-5259 to request a copy of your immunization records.
About the Vaccine/Types of Vaccines
We know you may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine many of which are answered at the sites below. Additional information regarding COVID-19 vaccines may be found at these links:
