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COVID-19
VACCINATION

erna mRNA vaccines and the newest vaccine from Janssen/Johnson enough vaccines for priority populations. Supply will increase in com-
& Johnson – discussions, phone calls and questions abound. The con- ing months. More vaccines are in clinical trials now and may be au-
sensus from experts is you should get whichever COVID-19 vaccine thorized for use soon. If you are interested in seeing where the vaccine
is offered to you. Each of the three currently authorized COVID-19 allocations are going each week, the information is available on the
vaccines prevents severe disease and death. DSHS COVID-19 Vaccine Allocations webpage. Both State and Fed-
Now that the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine is out, the main eral Allocations are available on that page.
question I receive now is, “How do I get vaccine for my practice?” If Throughout the pandemic, the Bexar County Medical Society team
this is you, links to all the information you need are available on the has worked diligently to communicate valuable information, provide
BCMS COVID-19 Resources page under the COVID-19 Vaccine easy to access needed resources, distribute FREE Personal Protective
Resources section on the BCMS website www.bcms.org. This includes Equipment (PPE), and gain access to vaccinations for our members
the COVID-19 Pandemic Vaccine Provider Registration as well as and the medical community!
links to COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and reference ma- Always know, we are here for you and want to help you and your
terials for healthcare professionals. We have worked throughout the practice during the difficult as well as the good times.
pandemic to make the BCMS COVID-19 Resources page an all-in-
clusive place to go for information. Melody Newsom is the BCMS Chief Operating Officer and
According to the DSHS website, vaccine supply remains limited as Liaison with Community, Emergency Preparedness Entities.
manufacturers build capacity. It will take time for Texas to receive

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