Adults 16+ Now Eligible for Vaccines

April 1, 2021
All residents over the age of 16 are now eligible to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. This new rollout of eligibility is four days earlier than previously scheduled - a testament to the diligence and efficiency of Connecticut's healthcare workers.

In light of this news, I want to add a note of caution that you may not be able to find an appointment right away. Below, you'll find information on how and where to schedule a vaccine appointment, where veterans can book appointments and how homebound residents can request in-home immunization.

How to Sign Up

You can sign-up for a vaccine through the state's VAMS website by clicking the button below or call

Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment assist line between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week at 877-918-2224.
Schedule Your Vaccine with VAMS

In addition to the state's centralized portal, many health providers are offering vaccine appointments though their own scheduling systems. For potentially shorter wait times, take a look at the additional portals below to find an appointment that is convenient for you:

CVS Health (Limited Locations)
Sign up online
 here, or call 1-800-679-9691.

Walgreens (Limited Locations)
Sign up online here, or call 1-800-925-4733

Hartford Healthcare
Sign-up online 
here, or call 860-827-7690.

Individuals with High-Risk Medical Conditions Prioritized in Vaccine Rollout

Priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations will be extended to individuals with medically high risk conditions between the ages of 16 and 44. In consultation with hospital leaders statewide, Connecticut's public health leaders have determined that the following conditions will be considered high-risk:

  • Sickle cell disease
  • End state renal disease (on dialysis)
  • Active cancer treatment
  • Solid organ transplant
  • Down syndrome

Hospitals will contact patients with those conditions directly. In addition, all patients of Connecticut Children’s and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital will receive priority planning in the vaccination process.

Additionally, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be able to receive vaccinations at dedicated clinics organized by the Department of Social Services.

Vaccines for the Homebound

The Department of Public Health has a new online vaccination form for residents in Connecticut who are physically or medically unable to leave their home. Once you submit a form, a representative from your local department of public health will contact you to schedule an in-home vaccination. To submit information for yourself or for a loved one, click here.
 

Vaccines for Veterans

Veterans who receive regular care from the VA in Connecticut are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of age. The VA Connecticut Healthcare System is offering vaccinations by appointment at their West Haven campus to all enrolled veterans, even if they do not qualify under Connecticut's age-based vaccination rollout. To schedule an appointment, call 203-932-5711 ext. 7784, 5627 or 7754.

If you are a veteran but are not currently receiving care from the VA, you can apply to enroll online here.