Madison Opens First COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic For First Responders

MADISON, CT — The first COVID-19 vaccination clinic opened for first responders Tuesday in Madison.

First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons shared a post on Facebook.

"So grateful to see the opening of Madison’s first vaccine clinic today at the Madison Town Gym. Right now the clinic is exclusively for our region’s Phase 1a first responders and was organized in partnership with the Town of Guilford and the East Shore District Health Department. Great job by Madison’s Emergency Management Director Sam Deburra and our Health Director Trent Joseph in setting up today’s event. And thanks to all the volunteers for stepping up today to administer vaccinations."

Lyons also shared details on whom, and when, will get the vaccine. She noted that the state Department of Public Health said two groups in general are eligible to receive vaccines in Phase 1a:

1) Healthcare personnel who qualify with specific guidance for eligibility
2) Residents of long-term care facilities

And noted that, "For those who are curious, this list does not include First Selectpersons."

Wednesday a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Branford, North Branford and East Haven police, fire, EMS and other emergency responders is being held at Branford High School.

The first doses of the Moderna vaccine arrived at the Branford health department office Dec. 23.

Connecticut is currently in Phase 1a of vaccine distribution. This phase includes healthcare personnel, long-term care residents and first responders at risk of exposure to Covid-19 such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), police and fire.