What to Know About the Vaccine
Yesterday, Governor Lamont released new information about vaccine deployment throughout Connecticut. Those aged 75 and over were able to begin scheduling appointments yesterday. If you fall in this demographic and would like to register for your vaccine by telephone or online please follow the steps below. Fairfield is one of the local health districts already providing vaccine clinics and if you are over 75 you may have already heard from our town officials or even received your first dose. Our Health Department is working so hard – between vaccine clinics, contact tracing and compliance, they are keeping very busy!
Online: Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Portal to register and schedule an appointment through the web-based Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). Many providers can be accessed through the VAMS system including:
- Trinity Health of New England (hospitals and other locations)
- Griffin Hospital
- Nuvance Health
- Stamford Hospital
- Bristol Hospital
- Local Health Departments
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
Telephone: Those without internet access can call Connecticut’s COVID Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line at 877-918-2224. The line will take calls on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Updates on Eligibility 65+
The State also announced yesterday that in the coming weeks, Phase 1B will expand to include:
- Residents between the ages of 64 and 74
- Residents between the ages of 16 and 64 who have underlying health conditions which put them at greater risk for contracting COVID-19
This expansion will occur as the vaccine supply increases and as a significant portion of individuals over the age of 75 receive the vaccine.
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