BCMH COVID-19 vaccination clinics
BCMH Drive-Thru Clinics:
BCMH is pleased to offer both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and boosters at our drive-thru clinic for patients age 12 and up. Our convenient drive-thru clinic, staffed by our professional & friendly health care team, makes getting your vaccine a quick and easy process. The drive-thru clinic is located at the back of the hospital. Please follow the signs when you enter the campus. A brief health questionnaire will be asked. Please bring your insurance cards and your vaccination card (if you have one).
Dates and times of our clinics can be found on the BCMH Calendar by simply clicking on the following link for Classes & Events . You can also check out dates via our Facebook page, the L’Anse Sentinel, or by calling 906-524-6118 for information. (Please note as COVID19 case numbers go up or down all dates are subject to change.)
Primary Series Schedule :
- Pfizer: Second dose 21 days after the first dose.
- Moderna: Second dose 28 days after the first dose.
- Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only vaccine authorized or approved for children ages 5 through 17 years. Children and teens need two doses of a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Everyone ages 12 years and older should also get a booster shot.Please note parental consent is required for those under the age of 18. Covid-19 vaccinations for age 5 -11 years old are not available through our drive-thru clinic. Please contact your provider for information on availability.
Boosters:
1st Booster:
CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine:
- For most people, at least 5 months after the final dose in the primary series
- For people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, at least 3 months after the final dose in the primary series
2nd Booster:
People in the following groups can choose to get a 2nd booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the 1st booster:
- Adults ages 50 years and older
- People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
J& J (Janssen & Janssen) Booster recommendations:
1st Booster:
CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine:
- For most people, at least 2 months after the primary dose of J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine
- For people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, at least 2 months after the additional dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
2nd Booster:
People in the following groups can choose to get a 2nd booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the 1st booster:
- Anyone who got a J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for both their primary dose and booster
- Adults ages 50 years and older
- People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
Do not schedule a vaccine appointment if:
- You are in quarantine from a recent COVID-19 exposure.
- You received a bone marrow transplant within the last six months.
- You had a recent COVID-19 infection or a positive COVID-19 test. While you may be vaccinated once you are released from isolation, consider waiting 14 days from the COVID-19 diagnosis because you are at lower risk for infection than others.
- You received convalescent plasma or monoclonal antibody therapy (BAM) in the last 90 days.
Please note information is subject to change based on CDC guidance. Please see the CDC website for additional information. Questions about vaccinations should be directed to your care provider.