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From Rep. Rebimbas: Residents 55+ May Register for Vaccination

Connecticut residents ages 55 and up may register for the COVID-19 vaccination beginning tonight at midnight

(Derek Stanley)


Residents 55+ May Register for the COVID-19 Vaccination Beginning at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT

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Dear Friends,
Connecticut residents ages 55 and up may register for the COVID-19 vaccination beginning tonight at midnight in accordance with the governor's new aged-based approach.
The button below will bring you to the state's Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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You may also call the state's Vaccine Appointment Assist Line, which is available from 8:00 am. to 8:00 p.m. seven days per week.
Call: (877) 918-2224
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Assuming the state can stick to the current schedule, the following age groups will be eligible in the coming weeks:

  • March 22, 2021: Expands to age group 45 to 54
  • April 12, 2021: Expands to age group 35 to 44
  • May 3, 2021: Expands to age group 16 to 34

Please note: If you are eligible under Phase 1a (healthcare workers, medical first responders, nursing homes residents and staff), or if you are 65 years of age or older, and have still not been vaccinated, you are still eligible to register at this time.
The state's COVID-19 vaccine portal has more information about eligibility and scheduling options.
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As of Thursday, 582,786 people have received their first dose in Connecticut while 304,539 have received their second. 73 percent of the state's 75+ population have been vaccinated compared to 44 percent of the 65-74 population.

As always, please contact me with any questions about these updates or any state government-related issue. I also encourage you to forward this information to anyone you know who may find it useful.
Email: Rosa.Rebimbas@housegop.ct.gov
Sincerely,

State Rep. Rosa C. Rebimbas
Deputy House Republican Leader
70th General Assembly District
Naugatuck

800-842-1423 (Toll Free)
860-240-8700 (Local)
860-240-0207 (Fax)

Legislative Office Building
300 Capitol Ave.
Room 4200
Hartford, CT 06106

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