(updated Dec 20, 2022)
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We have the Pfizer BIVALENT vaccine in stock.
You may walk-in for the seasonal flu shot and the bivalent COVID vaccine
ANY WEEKDAY after 7:30am and before 3pm
If an evening time is needed, please call ext 124 to schedule it.
(excluding Saturday urgent clinics)
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If you have questions about monkeypox, please read the article posted and updated on 8/3/2022. We do not have access to any vaccines at the current time.
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*MASKING IS STILL REQUIRED IN OUR MEDICAL OFFICES*
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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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Other COVID Testing Options:
- Consider buying rapid kits online (online pharmacy or Amazon) and in advance to have when needed.
- Howard County: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/covid-19-testing#health-department-testing
- ExpressCare: Requires a visit. https://whywaitintheer.com/service/lab-services/rapid-covid-19-test/
- MD Search for Testing Sites by Zip Code: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/symptoms-testing
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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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If you want COVID testing and do NOT require medical advice or guidance, or if our appointment availability does not fit with your timing needs, here are a few other testing sites to consider:
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MASKING POLICY
BW Primary Care’s buildings and waiting rooms will continue to require face masks due to the nature of protecting those who might have weakened immune systems. A mask will also help to mitigate your own risk should an ill individual expose you while visiting our spaces. We will provide a mask should you show up without one. Thank you for your cooperation.
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