COVID 19 Vaccine information
The Milford Health Department (MHD) is currently partnering with the CT Department of Public Health to provide COVID-19 vaccine as it is available.
| Phase 1a | Phase 1b | Phase 1c |
| Scheduling Now:
| Beginning March 1st
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For more information on CT COVID 19 Vaccine: Phases and eligibility click here
For all individuals aged 65 and older: The Milford Health Department follows direction from the State regarding the process that residents over 65 years of age will be able to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are 65 years of age or older, you qualify for Phase 1b, and are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. All eligible residents are required to make an appointment in advance of receiving the vaccine. To find available vaccination clinics throughout the state, residents can visit ct.gov/covidvaccine and enter their zip code.
Given the currently scarce supply of vaccine, it will take time for all individuals in Phase 1b to receive the vaccine. Individuals can also visit the CT Department of Public Health’s main COVID-19 Vaccination Portal for the most up-to-date information about vaccine distribution in the State. As we approach Phase 1b, please be sure to speak with your healthcare provider about their recommendations for receiving the vaccine. If you have already heard from your medical provider about receiving the vaccine, you do not need to do anything else.
| WAYS TO SCHEDULE | HOW TO SCHEDULE | WHO SHOULD SCHEDULE | WHEN TO SCHEDULE |
Schedule directly through a participating provider.
Appointments available this week at participating locations. | Schedule through a provider ready for public distribution of vaccine eligible residents: Over 100 healthcare providers across the State are offering COVID vaccines. All locations require pre-scheduling and registration – no walk-ins will be allowed.
More locations are coming soon, and a map of all locations and more information will be available in the coming weeks.
All locations require pre-scheduling and registration – no walk-ins will be allowed.ore information will be available in the coming weeks. | 65+ | You may schedule now, but please be patient as scheduling an appointment may take time |
Schedule through the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS)Schedule directly through a participating provider.
Appointments available this week at participating locations. |
Schedule through the online Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) Many providers can be accessed through the VAMS scheduling system including:
VAMS is the Vaccine Administration Management System – an online scheduling portal that allows individuals with an email address to create an account, log-in, and search for a vaccine clinic near them. Learn about VAMS here
For step-by-step tips on scheduling with VAMS, click here
For the CT COVID 19 Vaccination Registration Guide, click here
For VAMS account and scheduling guide, click here
| People 65+ who have an email address, and the ability to schedule an appointment online | You may schedule now, but please be patient as scheduling an appointment may take time |
Call our access line.
Due to high call volume, this option is only recommended for individuals who cannot use VAMS or a provider link to schedule. | Due to high volume, this option is only recommended for individuals who have not had success with the above options
CT COVID Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877-918-2224 Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A call back option will be offered when all contact specialists are busy serving other callers. The team will aim return calls as soon as possible with the goal of same -day response. | People 65+ who do not have the ability to schedule an appointment online. | You may schedule now, but please be patient as scheduling an appointment may take time. |
Pop up Neighborhood COVID-19 Vaccination Sites:
Yale New Haven Health
March 2, 2021 Bethel AME Church New Haven for details click here
March 4, 2021 Christian Tabernacle Church New Haven for details click here
Fair Haven Community Health Center
To schedule an appointment for COVID-19 Vaccine: Email info@fhchc.org with your name, date of birth, full address (with town and zip code), and phone number. For details click here
If you are an individual who is eligible for vaccine, you can complete an enrollment application at the following link: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/onlinevaccine
If you are an Employer/Organization that is ready to enroll your employees, please complete an enrollment application found at: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/VAMSEnrollment
If you are an individual who is eligible for vaccine but NOT affiliated with an Employer/Organization, please complete an enrollment application at the following link: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/Independent
For information about the COVID-19 Vaccinations in Connecticut please click here
For information on phases of the COVID-19 Vaccination, and how you access vaccine please click here
Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccination can be found by clicking here
General infomation on the COVID-19 vaccine for recipients can be found here
Additional Fact Sheets
COVID 19 Vaccine Safety Fact Sheet
COVID 19 Ingredients Fact Sheet
How the vaccine get developed so quickly
After receiving your COVID-19 vaccination please consider the following tools;
Facts about the COVID-19 vaccine
V-Safe-Use your smartphone to tell CDC about any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. You’ll also get reminders if you need a second vaccine dose. For details click here
VaxText- A free text messaging platform that providers can offer to their patients. Patients can opt in to conveniently receive text message reminders to get their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. VaxText offers the added benefit of reminding patients to sign up for v-safe, a tool that allows people to report adverse outcomes following vaccination. For details click here