This week, Hartford HealthCare plans to open at least 3 new mega vaccination clinics in Connecticut.
The effort is part of the health care plan to get more shots in the arms and expand access to doses for eligible patients.
Who Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Connecticut
The three new locations include Xfinity Theater in Hartford, Sacred Heart University in Fairfield and Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket.
Data has shown that the people who meet the standard for obesity are at higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19. As a result, some states use BMI, or body mass index, to qualify people for early access to a vaccine. Dr. John Torres, NBC News medical correspondent, joined LX News to discuss how BMI helps calculate your risk – and where it falls short.
The health care system could distribute 35,000 vaccines weekly, and if supply were to increase, the system could distribute more than 75,000 vaccines weekly.
To sign up for an appointment, call 2-1-1 or visit hartfordhealthcare.org.
How to Book an Appointment for a COVID-19 Vaccine in Connecticut
By phoneCall the Connecticut Vaccine Appointment Helpline at 877-918-2224, seven days a week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for scheduling at selected locations.
Online: Schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in VAMS, the vaccine administration management system.
- Fill in the form to inform the Department of Public Health that you are interested in creating an account in VAMS. If you are currently eligible for the vaccine, you must receive an email from VAMS to complete your registration within 12 hours. Click here to create an account.
- Check for an email from [email protected]. Click on the link in the email and create your account. You will be asked to retrieve a code that you will receive by email. You must create a password and keep it in a safe place.
- If you have forgotten your password, the “forgot password” link on the login page can only be used if you have created a password as part of your VAMS registration.
- Complete your VAMS registration.
- The first question asked in VAMS is “Are you already registered as a vaccine recipient with VAMS?” The answer to this question is “No”.
- Questions with a red asterisk are required.
- Insurance details do not need to be entered.
- You will be asked to share some additional information about yourself.
- To make VAMS recognize your chosen race option, click your choice in the box on the left and click the right-pointing arrow to move your choice to the box on the right.
- Use your zip code to search VAMS for clinics near you.
- The system will automatically search for clinics within 10 miles of your zip code, but you can choose up to 100 miles from the drop-down menu, potentially giving you more clinic locations in your search results.
- You may need to check multiple clinic locations to find an available appointment. Find a lock that suits you and make an appointment.