Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility Update For March 25 In Fairfield

Press release from the Town of Fairfield:

March 26, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY UPDATE

Vaccine Eligibility: On Thursday, March 25th, Governor Lamont announced that due to the efficient speed at which Connecticut’s vaccine providers have been getting doses out, the state plans to accelerate its vaccine program even further. All adults in Connecticut over the age of 16 will now be eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment beginning April 1, 2021 – several days earlier than originally planned. (Previously, the eligibility date for this age group was April 5.)

• April 1, 2021 (tentative) : Expands to age group 16 to 44

*The state will work with providers and the Department of Developmental Services to accelerate access for the most medically high-risk individuals under 45 during the month of April.

In addition to the age-based eligibility, preK-12 school staff, teachers, and professional childcare providers who became eligible to receive the vaccine starting March 1st. These individuals should receive information from their school administrators or employers on how to register for a vaccine appointment.

If you want to check your eligibility, click on the blue button labeled "CT Vaccination Phases & Eligibility" below

If you fall under Phase 1a, an Educator/Staff in preK-12, or a Childcare Provider, you should receive information from your employer or school administrators on how to register for vaccine appointments. For those in the Phase 1b category of 45 and older, you should complete the State form below:

CT Vaccination Phases & Eligibility

State Form - 45 & Older

This press release was produced by the Town of Fairfield. The views expressed here are the author’s own.