COVID-19 Vaccine
Anyone 12 and older is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana. Schedule yours online today!
COVID-19 Vaccine Additional Dose
Baton Rouge General is now providing additional doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine for the following groups at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (i.e., the first 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine):
- People aged 65 years and older
- Residents in long-term care settings aged 18 years and older
- People aged 18 - 64 years with underlying medical conditions
- people aged 18–64 years at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting
People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them.
If you are unable to schedule a vaccine appointment at Baton Rouge General, visit ldh.la.gov/covidvaccine for a list of pharmacies currently providing the vaccine.
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