Vaccine Eligibility Expanding

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February 9, 2021
You probably heard that Governor Lamont announced yesterday the big news: those who are 65 and older can begin making vaccine appointments this Thursday, February 11th. As Connecticut continues to move ahead with vaccinating residents, it is helpful for residents to schedule appointments according to the priority vaccination program. That means if you’re 65 it’s best if you can wait just a couple more days before scheduling an appointment. Remember, the first priority in the Phase 1b group is vaccinating those residents who are 75 years of age or older.
Connecticut residents over 65 can register for COVID-19 vaccination appointments starting Thursday, February 11
 
With approximately 350,000 individuals in Connecticut between the ages of 65 and 74, and a slightly increased but relatively small weekly supply of the vaccine being received in the state from the federal government, Governor Lamont and state public health officials are stressing the need for patience on the part of Connecticut residents.
 
Currently, the state anticipates receiving about 60,000 first doses of the vaccine per week from the federal government.
 
All eligible residents are required to schedule an appointment to get the vaccine. To find available vaccination clinics, residents can click here and enter their zip code.
 
Appointments can be made utilizing the following tools:
  • VAMS online system: VAMS is the Vaccine Administration Management System and can be used to schedule appointments at multiple clinics across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click here.
  • Call Connecticut’s COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assist Line: Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment assist line is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week. To make an appointment, call 877-918-2224.
  • Hartford HealthCare: Hartford HealthCare has multiple locations throughout the state, including large clinics in the Hartford area. To make an appointment using this system, click here.
  • Yale New Haven Health: Yale New Haven Hospital has multiple locations throughout the state, including large clinics in the New Haven area. To make an appointment using this system, click here.
  • Stamford Health: Stamford Health is operating a clinic seven days per week at Stamford Hospital. To make an appointment using this system, click here.
  • Walgreens: Walgreens is currently offering the vaccine at 12 different locations and will soon be adding many more across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click here.
  • CVS: CVS is currently offering the vaccine in four locations (Colchester, Putnam, Waterford, and Windsor Locks) and will be expanding to 12 more locations in the next week. To make an appointment using this system, click here.
  • Walmart: Walmart will be offering the vaccine at seven locations across the state (Hartford, New Haven, North Windham, Norwalk, Torrington, Waterbury, and West Haven). To make an appointment using this system, click here.

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccination distribution plans in Connecticut, visit the state's Vaccine Portal.