Residents 55+ May Register for the Vaccination Beginning at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT

Connecticut residents ages 55 and up may register for the COVID-19 vaccination beginning tonight at midnight in accordance with the governor’s new aged-based approach.
The button below will bring you to the state’s Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS).
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
You may also call the state’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line, which is available from 8:00 am. to 8:00 p.m. seven days per week.
Call: (877) 918-2224
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Assuming the state can stick to the current schedule, the following age groups will be eligible in the coming weeks:
- March 22, 2021: Expands to age group 45 to 54
- April 12, 2021: Expands to age group 35 to 44
- May 3, 2021: Expands to age group 16 to 34
Please note: If you are eligible under Phase 1a (healthcare workers, medical first responders, nursing homes residents and staff), or if you are 65 years of age or older, and have still not been vaccinated, you will still eligible to register.
The state’s COVID-19 vaccine portal has more information about eligibility and scheduling information.
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As of Thursday, 582,786 people have received their first dose in Connecticut while 304,539 have received their second. 73 percent of the state’s 75+ population have been vaccinated compared to 44 percent of the 65-74 population.
As always, please contact me if you have questions about the state’s response to COVID-19, the vaccination distribution program, or any state government matter. I also encourage you to share this information with anyone who may find it useful.
Email: Tom.ODea@housegop.ct.gov