Covid Vaccine For 65 And Older In Connecticut

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — All those 65 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut!

This may be difficult for some people aged 65 and over, especially those who don't have email or the internet. If you have a neighbor or friend that you know of who may be in that position please assist them with this process.

The CT DPH has trained specialists to answer the new Vaccine Appointment Assist Line, which is available 7 days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to assist people with scheduling their vaccine appointment. They can be accessed by calling 877-918-2224.

Please share this information with loved ones and neighbors aged 65 and older who have not yet received their COVID-19 vaccine.

HOW DO I GET VACCINATED?

There are several ways to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated and all require an appointment. You can go through VAMS, through a Health Care Provider, through Nutmeg Pharmacy, or through CVS.

To make an appointment through Nutmeg Pharmacy, register on their website at https://www.nutmegpharmacy.com/covid19-vaccine or call them directly at 860-767-1389 or 860-345-3607.

Use the following links to search and schedule an appointment through Health Care Providers around the state:
• Yale New Haven Health - https://covidvaccine.ynhh.org/
• UCONN Health - https://health.uconn.edu/coronavirus/covid-vaccine/
• Hartford Health Care - https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health.../coronavirus/vaccine
• Middlesex Health - https://middlesexhealth.org/.../coronavi.../covid-19-vaccine
• Veteran’s Affairs – if you receive your health care through the VA, contact your primary care provider.

CVS is offering vaccinations at several locations across the state, Waterford being the closest to home. Use this link to register there: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine

Completing the registration in VAMS may take several days while the system verifies your eligibility, so it is important to begin as soon as possible.

• VAMS stands for Vaccine Administration Management System.
• This is the government’s preferred method for you to schedule an appointment.
• To use this method, you MUST create a VAMS Account to get vaccinated.
• Click this link to create a VAMS Account, and then follow the instructions provided: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine
• A unique email account for each person registering is required to use the VAMS System
• VAMS appointments are only being provided to those 65 and older.
• When searching for an appointment on VAMS try searching Old Saybrook (06475) – There might be open appointments! (Again these appointments are currently only for anyone 65 or older).
• You MUST be registered in VAMS to schedule an appointment at CRAHD’s Vaccination Clinic!
SOME VAMS TIPS:
• If you are registering for a loved one or a friend, do NOT use your own email address! Instead, create a unique email address for them. You will need your email address when it is time for you to register yourself for a vaccine!
• If you already have a VAMS account, refresh your browser several times to view the appointment times for OLD SAYBROOK.
• To make an appointment for the OLD SAYBROOK clinic, you must be registered in VAMS* and have your own email account

Here is the link to the State’s COVID-19 Vaccination Website for additional information: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus?COVID-19-Vaccination

If you still need assistance, please call us at the Town Hall (860-526-6020 x 1) and we will arrange for someone to work with you to obtain an appointment.

Please share this information with your family, friends and neighbors who are 65 and over!