COVID-19 Vaccines
The vaccine is completely free to all patients.
IMPORTANT: To protect our community, CDPHP is encouraging all eligible providers to register, prepare, and order vaccine. The NYS Department of Health has outlined the following steps for providers willing to administer the vaccine:
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Register with the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS)
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Enroll in the COVID-19 vaccination program
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Order, receive, and administer the vaccine
For step by step instructions, please visit the NYS Department of Health website.
CDPHP strongly encourages all eligible members to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and continues urging all members to get a flu shot.
For on the latest information on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, please see CDC guidelines here.
Approved COVID-19 Antibody Treatments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted emergency use authorization for antibody treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 and older) who are at high risk for progressing to severe COVID-19. This includes those who are 65 and older, or those with certain chronic medical conditions.
Detailed information on these treatments is available on the CMS website.