Ready to get your COVID-19 vaccine? Here are a few steps to take to ensure a safe and simple experience:
Who can get vaccinated? EVERYONE over the age of 6 months is eligible!
Which vaccine should I get? You can get the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines which are mRNA vaccines, The Vovavax vaccine which is a protein vaccine, or a more traditional Johnson & Johnson viral vector vaccine.
What if I already had COVID? You should wait for around 3 months after your symptoms are gone before getting your next vaccine.
Remember that if you get COVID-19 you should call a medical provider. Even if you don’t have to be admitted to the hospital, there are medications that can be given to you at home that can make you better.
Looking for information? Here are some sites for information that is useful for Bridgeport residents.
1. This is a Yale New Haven Health COVID-19 site that gives a lot of information about all aspects of COVID-19 and vaccination and includes our local Bridgeport Hospital.
https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19
2. Connecticut COVID-19 Response
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Latest-COVID-19-Guidance
3. How do I get the vaccine?
https://portal.ct.gov/Vaccine-Portal?language=en_US
4. Local city government: Bridgeport Public health site for COVID:
https://www.bridgeportct.gov/coronavirus
Where do I get a vaccine in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
Here is the link that clearly shows the local Bridgeport sites offering COVID vaccinations (It includes all the information you need like address, whether appointment is needed and types of vaccine):
https://www.bridgeportct.gov/GetVaxBPT
Register for an appointment here!
https://portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal/COVID-19-Vaccination-Scheduling-Options [Confused? No worries – call the help line at: 877-918-2224. 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST, 7 days a week.]
You can also use the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) to schedule an appointment: https://guest.vams.cdc.gov/?jurisdiction=CT
3. After you get your first dose, make sure to schedule another appointment for your second shot. You can use VAMS again to make this appointment.
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