Connecticut Residents Age 45 And Older Can Get Coronavirus Vaccines Beginning March 19

From the Town of Durham:

March 18, 2021

The following groups will be able to start scheduling appointments on March 19:

Individuals 45 and Older:
• Residents and employees within the State of CT who are 45+

COVID Vaccine Eligibility
The following groups are currently eligible and will remain eligible:

Educators and Child Care Providers:
• Pre-K-12 Teachers, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, food service providers, school bus drivers and childcare providers as well as in-school administrative staff. Does not include individuals who are not required to work on-site in a school.

Healthcare Personnel:
• Paid and unpaid people serving in healthcare settings with potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients of infectious materials.

Medical First Responders:
• Individuals who respond to medical 911 calls and face risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Long-Term Care Facility Residents:
• Adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently.

Residents and Staff of select congregate settings:
• Staff and residents of halfway homes, inpatient mental health facilities, correction facilities, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, substance use and residential treatment facilities along with others.

Individuals 55 and Older:
• Residents and workers within the State of CT who are 55+

Registering and Scheduling Options:

You may schedule through certain health care facilities or pharmacies: such as CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart and other options found here: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccination-Scheduling-Options

Connecticut's Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) Online: A form can be accessed online at https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/onlinevaccine to register or https://vams.cdc.gov/vaccineportal/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fvaccineportal%2Fs%2F to login and find more information that allows individuals to schedule an appointment through the web-based system. This system is used by a wide range of providers and local health districts and will allow you to find locations closest to you.

For those without internet access: You may call Connecticut's COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assistant Line at 877-918-2224. This phone system was created through a partnership between the Department of Public Health and United Way of Connecticut and is specifically targeted to provide support for eligible vaccine recipients who have limited technology access or who have language, disability, or other barriers that could prevent them from using existing self-scheduling options successfully. The line will take calls Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 8:00PM.

You may hear directly from your health care provider or be able to schedule through your online portal.

Please note: At this time, Durham will no longer be holding first dose clinics. As we finish up with our second dose clinics, there is a possibility we may have extra doses. This is no guarantee, but if you would like to be added to the extra-dose list, you are welcome to go to the RecDesk page: https://durhamct.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=420and add yourself to the list. Please do not show up to a clinic without being called first or you will be turned away.

Homebound Durham Residents: If you or someone you know is homebound due to medical reasons, contact the Human Services office if interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine: 860-349-3153.

Homebound Individuals outside of Durham: May fill out the form from the Department of Public Health here: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/homebound

Patience, Patience, Patience: There are limited appointments and limited vaccinations at this time. Please be patient with the system.

Visit the Town of Durham Coronavirus web page for more information: https://www.townofdurhamct.org/coronavirus

Contact Information

Morgan Perry
Health Department
30 Townhouse Road
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-3452
mperry@townofdurhamct.org
www.townofdurhamct.org

This press release was produced by the Town of Durham. The views expressed are the author's own.