Local Phase 1B Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Will Begin Jan. 18

From the Town of Stonington:

January 14, 2021

Phase 1b will begin January 18th, with vaccines for seniors over 75. Information on how to obtain a vaccine and other questions for those 75+ can be found here.

In summary, ways to schedule are:

1- Schedule through a provider ready for public distribution of vaccine to eligible residents (such as HartfordHealthcare, which has vaccine appointments available at its Norwich Backus Hospital location- see more here).

2- If you have an email address, and the ability to schedule an appointment online- schedule through the online Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS)

3- If you do not have the ability to schedule an appointment online.- schedule on the phone by calling the CT COVID Vaccine Appointment Assist Line (details coming soon)

Those who will be eligible for vaccination in upcoming phases between January and May has not been finalized. Decisions about priority order for all phases will be made based on ACIP guidelines, our State’s allocation subcommittee advice, and ultimately the decision of the Governor. Recommendations are based on multiple factors – including maximizing the benefits of vaccine access, mitigating the spread of the pandemic, and mitigating health inequities.

COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to eligible members of the general public likely starting this summer. At that time you should expect to have access to the vaccine at the same locations where you would normally get vaccinated: pharmacies, doctors offices, community health clinics, local health clinics, as well as through other providers.

Please be aware of vaccine scams and help report them; learn more here. Information regarding vaccine eligibility can be found on the State site here, as well as through LLHD.

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