Colorado Coronavirus Vaccine Hub: Where, How To Get Immunized

COLORADO — Every Coloradan is now eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine; however, demand continues to outpace supply, and vaccination appointments often disappear within minutes of becoming available.

Still, more and more people are getting shots daily through more than 1,000 health care providers and clinics in Colorado. Everyone who wants to be vaccinated should be able to receive their first appointment by the end of May, Gov. Jared Polis said in a news conference at the end of March.

"Soon everyone in our state will be able to get the protection they need, but it's going to take some time," the governor said.

Who Is Eligible

All Coloradans over age 16 are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine, and those over the age of 18 are eligible to receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

Where To Get Vaccinated

Health care providers, pharmacies and public health clinics have their own registration websites — list of providers can be found here.

Nick Muerdter, a Colorado computer programmer, created an appointment search tool, the Colorado COVID-19 Vaccine Finder, that can help you find an appointment at a pharmacy.

Here are some other tools:

• Vaccine Finder
• Find A Shot

The tools show available appointments; however, patience is required — the appointments are often grabbed in the seconds it takes to log into a pharmacy's portal.

You can also register for an appointment through one of the state's community vaccination clinics:

• Adams County - Dick's Sporting Goods Park
• Sunday – Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Register
• Call: 720-263-5737

• El Paso County - Broadmoor World Arena
• Friday – Monday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Register
• Call: 720-263-5737
• Mesa County - Grand Junction Convention Center
• Monday - Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
• Register
• Larimer County - The Ranch Events Complex
• Monday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Register
• Pueblo County - Colorado State Fairgrounds
• Friday – Monday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Register
• Call: 720-263-5737

If you need help registering for a vaccine, you can call Benefits in Action at 720-221-8354, and they will help you sign up.

Public health officials offered the following tips for making appointments:

• If you sign up for a vaccine provider, you may need to create an account — if you receive a reference code, write it down.
• If you are on a wait list, check your email, voicemail and/or text messages often so you do not lose your spot in line.
• You can get vaccinated in any city or county. You are not required to get vaccinated in the community you live in.
• The vaccine is free. Providers should not ask you to pay for the vaccine or other administrative costs, regardless of your insurance status. If you have insurance, the provider may seek reimbursement from your health insurance company for these fees, but you should not be charged.
• You should not be asked to provide ID when registering or when you go to your appointment. However, you may be asked to verify your age or health care worker/first responder status.
• You do not need to be a U.S. citizen, and you will not need to prove lawful presence to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Colorado.

>> More information about the vaccine rollout in Colorado can be found here.