Children ages 5 through 11 can now receive the updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the new boosters for this age group and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention approved the authorization last week. The updated boosters will be available from pediatricians, hospitals/health networks, DPH mobile clinics, and pharmacies. Residents can visit vaccines.gov to locate a provider near them.
Vaccines continue to be effective tools in protecting residents from severe COVID-19 infections. To get vaccinated or your booster, please click here to locate vaccination sites in our community.
Below are several vaccine clinics happening in our community:
- Sunday, March 12
- Raymond Library, 840 Main St, East Hartford, 2PM-5PM, for ages 6 months and up
- Tuesday, March 21
- Raymond Library, 840 Main St, East Hartford, 3PM-7PM, for ages 6 months and up
- Tuesday, March 23
- Raymond Library, 840 Main St, East Hartford, 3PM-7PM, for ages 6 months and up
- Tuesday, March 28
- Raymond Library, 840 Main St, East Hartford, 3PM-7PM, for ages 6 months and up
Information about getting vaccinated, including how to make an appointment and a list of clinics, is available on Connecticut's Vaccine Portal, here.
If you need assistance finding transportation to and from a vaccine appointment, you can find transportation resources here.
If you're a homebound resident, you can receive your COVID-19 shot at home. Complete the state Department of Public Health's Homebound Intake Form to get the appointment process started. |