(updated April 26th 2023)
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SPRING BIVALENT BOOSTER QUESTIONS? We do offer the Pfizer bivalent vaccine at both office locations on a WALK-IN basis without an appointment Mon thru Fri BEFORE NOON. If another time needs to be arranged, please call Chelsea at ext x 170 to schedule a time. Please read our latest blogpost on this topic here.
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MASKING POLICY
As of March 13, 2023, BW Primary Care’s buildings and waiting rooms do not require face masks routinely. Please do wear a mask if you have any sick or respiratory symptoms in order to lessen the spread of germs and to help protect those who might have weakened immune systems. We can provide a mask upon request should you show up without one. If you are nervous about your own exposure, please plan to bring your own KN95 or equivalent mask. Also, you can request our team members to mask for your visit if you have special needs. Thank you for your kindness as we move navigate health and safety together.
COVID PCR TESTING
COVID PCR testing is available at both offices daily. Our lab turn around is less than 3 business days typically. As before, an appointment is required to arrange for this testing so that we can assist with the relevant clinical guidance when you have an exposure or are ill. We no longer have a set drive through testing time since testing can be arranged inside the office and as needed daily.
COVID Antiviral Treatment is more readily available across many pharmacies and is indicated for higher-risk individuals. More information is available at this website about who might be eligible. You should be within 5 days of symptoms. There is an interesting article on Paxlovid Rebound here. An appointment is required for advice and prescription for such a treatment (including monoclonal antibody infusions). Please call the office for this guidance.
*If you are COVID+ but believe that you have mild symptoms, you may not need an appointment at all. Here are the latest quarantine guidelines from the CDC
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For proof of vaccination history for travel or other purposes, BWPC participates in the Mayland Immunet Database. To review your records or to get proof of vaccination, Maryland’s database is found in MyIRMobile https://app.myirmobile.com which can provide an official COVID-19 record as well as generate a QR code.
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*We encourage you to stay in the loop with our practice updates by signing up on our webpage with your email (see bottom of home page). Once signed up, you will receive in your email anything new about this topic as well as other important information for your health.
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