COVID VACCINE Registration Resources

Greetings!

As the COVID-19 Vaccine continues to roll out there is much confusion as Connecticut enters Phase 1B which includes Seniors who are 75 and older. We are reaching out to you and all other Y members ages 75+ to provide some support.

We have been alerted that one huge obstacle is that registration for the vaccine is on line and the person registering is required to have their own unique email!

We know this process will continue to evolve/change and update, but we wanted to provide you with some points that will hopefully support you. Please share with all your friends / family ages 75+

Best,

Your Middlesex YMCA Membership Team

Below are the links for anyone 75 or older to create a VAMS account and then schedule an appointment for a vaccine: (It is a 2 step process)

Start Here: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccination---75-and-older

Create your YAMS Account: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine

Here is a picture of the how to get started: (step by step instructions are below this picture)

Step One: When asked if you have registered in VAMs before please select no.

Step Two: Enter your state and county and then CDC will email you a number verification that you will enter into the pop up box. Once that number is entered it will prompt you to create a password that meets all the requirements that are listed on the page (be sure to write your password down as you will need it for logging in to VAMs next time).

Step Three: Next you will begin your registration process by entering your information.

For the question concerning race you will highlight your race in the box on the left and hit the arrow aiming to the right to move it into the empty box on the right

Step Four: Continue to fill in your information-if the page does not advance after you hit next (located in the bottom right) look back at the questions and find the one with the red information letting you know what you missed. The VAMs system does not like special characters (dashes, commas, etc.) so please do not use them. Questions with a red asterisk * are required.

Step Five: Once you have entered all of your information hit submit. You will then receive an email that says: “Next steps to schedule your vaccine appointment”

Step Six: Click on the link in the email to select and place to get your vaccine and the time and day. (you may have to click on future dates to find a list of open appointment times)

Those without internet access can call Connecticut’s COVID Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line at 877-918-2224.

The phone system was created in partnership with the Department of Public Health and United Way of Connecticut and is specifically targeted to provide support for eligible vaccine recipients who have limited technology access, or who have language, disability, or other barriers that could prevent them from using existing self-scheduling options successfully.

The line will take calls on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will offer a call-back option when all contact specialists are busy serving other callers. The team will aim to return calls as soon as possible, with the goal of same-day response.