Current Information from East Shore Health Department:
The COVID-19 vaccine is
available through a variety of channels including the State,
Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies. All agencies are dependent upon
the vaccine supplies and state regulations.
The North Branford Parks,
Recreation and Senior Center Department and North Branford Libraries are
available to answer questions but are not able to schedule appointments in
order to help guide you through this process we have provide the information
below.
The 3 approved vaccines in the U.S. are the
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine which requires 2 doses 21 days apart, the
Moderna vaccine which requires 2 doses 28 days apart and the Johnson &
Johnson vaccine which is 1 dose.
According to the State of Connecticut:
If you are 55 years of age or older, you
qualify for Phase 1b, and are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Given the current high demand of the vaccine, it will
take time for all individuals in this phase to receive the vaccine. Please be
patient as more clinics and vaccines become available.
Information for those
over 55
(Please watch the videos below
created by the Agency on Aging for more information)
· Spanish
30 second YouTube Video
· Spanish
15 Second YouTube Video
· English
30 Second YouTube Video
· English
15 Second YouTube Video
Additionally, The COVID-19
Vaccination Video for residents who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing has been
posted In American Sign Language. It can be found linked to the ADS Covid Page (the video itself is hosted on YouTube, direct video
link below):
Vaccination
Information In American Sign Language
Information is also available: https://portal.ct.gov/Vaccine-Portal
Those eligible to receive the vaccine who are unable to
self-schedule an appointment due to lack of internet access or access to
technology, a disability or a language barrier can call the COVID-19 Vaccine
Appointments AssistanceLine at 877-918-2224 or contact 211.
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