Coronavirus Vaccines Available For Residents Age 65 And Older

From the Town of Stonington:

February 8, 2021

As of today, February 8, 2021, it was announced that individuals 65 years of age and older are now eligible for vaccines.

Please also know, as of today the Connecticut Vaccine Appointment Assist Line is expanding to 12 Hours per Day/7 Days a Week. Working in partnership with DPH, the United Way of Connecticut has expanded availability and access to vaccine scheduling through the state’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line. Contact specialists will have the capability of booking up to 10,000 appointments at twelve locations across the state. The phone number to call for vaccination scheduling is: 877-918-2224. Those in need of language assistance, those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing can access the Vaccine Appointment Assist Line by dialing 7-1-1.

Assistance: If you need assistance with making appointments or obtaining transportation, please contact us in the First Selectman's Office or at Human Services. The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center is offering free transportation to seniors within a 20 mile appointment radius. If this does not work for you, contact us as we have other options available as needed. Thank you!

Appointments and Further Details: For an overview or where and how to book appointments please see the Town of Stonington's dedicated Vaccine page found here: www.stonington-ct.gov/home/news/vaccine-information-as-of-february-8-2021

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