Eleni Kavros DeGraw

About Phase 1b: 

Phase 1B includes 1.3 million Connecticut residents, but right now we are ONLY scheduling appointments for individuals 75 years of age and older. Next priority sub-groups include:
 

Order of Phase 1b Subgroups	Approx # of residents Current estimates	Estimated Start of Scheduling***
75+	277,000	Currently Scheduling
65-74	353,000	Likely February
16-64 with underlying health conditions	362,000	Likely March
Frontline Essential Workers*	325,000	Likely March
Residents/Staff in Congregate Settings**	50,000	Ongoing via clinics throughout Phase 1b

 
* Broad categories of the frontline essential workers can be accessed at ct.gov/covidvaccine. More details on occupations within each category will be announced as the State readies to open scheduling to this group.
** There will be tiering within the congregate settings, more information will be forthcoming.
***All estimated dates are subject to change depending on vaccine supply from the federal government.
Until the Governor announces the date for the next group to start scheduling, the ONLY group currently permitted to schedule an appointment are individuals in Phase 1a or 75+.

COVID Vaccine Information:
The best source of information on the status of the program, eligibility and vaccine scheduling is the Connecticut Department of Public Health website: ct.gov/covidvaccine.

Current Vaccination Partners and Locations (as of 1/23/21):

Please note: This list is frequently updated. Please advise people to check ct.gov/covidvaccinefor the latest information

For constituents or family/friends of residents 75+ with internet access, information on all appointment scheduling options can be found here.
 
Starting 1/25/21, a Vaccine Finder map will be available on ct.gov/covidvaccine. Individuals can enter their zip code and find vaccine providers near them.
 
Many locations can be accessed through the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS): https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine

Appointments can also be directly scheduled at the following locations:

• UConn Health(Farmington): Scheduling Phone: 860-679-5589 Vaccine Questions: 860-679-8888
• Hartford HealthCare(various locations): Scheduling Phone: 860-827-7690 or 833-943-5721 Vaccine Questions/MyChart Scheduling Assistance: 860-972-4993
• Stamford Health(various locations): Scheduling Phone: 203-276-7300 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm)
• Trinity Health of New England(various locations): Locations and Scheduling (via VAMS or MyCare) online only
• Yale New Haven Health(various locations): Online only, no phone
• Walgreens(various locations): Locations and Scheduling online only

Vaccine Appointment Assist Line:
 
Due to high volume, this option is only recommended for individuals who have not had success with or access to the online or other scheduling options.
 
Phone: 877-918-2224 Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
This number is for scheduling appointments only. 211 should be used for general vaccine questions
 
The VAAL is currently booking appointments only for the Pratt & Whitney mass vaccination clinics in East Hartford. However, more locations will be added in the coming weeks.