52% of adults in CT received at least 1st dose of vaccine

vaccine
April 12, 2021
Connecticut continues to be a leader in vaccine administration. As of today, approximately 52% of all adults in Connecticut over the age of 16 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. As a reminder, vaccine eligibility in Connecticut is now open to anyone over the age of 16. Below you will find information on how to schedule a vaccine appointment along with the number of individuals vaccinated in the state.
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 Appointment

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.