COVID-19 Vaccine Information

September 13, 2021 Jim Schaffer

On August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave FULL approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. More info at fda.gov.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A NORWALK VACCINE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK (September 13-19, 2021)

The State of Connecticut controls the vaccine distribution schedule. Full details from the State can be found at ct.gov/covidvaccine.

Norwalk residents who wish to receive email or text updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine from the City can now sign up at norwalkct.org/vaccineupdate. Residents can enter their email address and/or cell phone number to be alerted of changing news, updates, and vaccine eligibility.

Vaccine Clinics

To receive alerts of newly-posted clinics, enroll for notifications at norwalkct.org/vaccineupdate.

Pfizer is available for anyone 12 or older. Those 12-17 must have parent/guardian consent. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are available for those 18 years of age and older.

Wednesdays in September
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Maritime Aquarium
10 N. Water Street
Vaccine: Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson

The City of Norwalk has partnered with Community Health Center, Inc. to provide free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Veteran's Park. Pfizer (first or second dose) and Johnson & Johnson is available. Pfizer is available for anyone 12 or older. Those 12-17 must have parent/guardian consent. Johnson & Johnson is available for those 18 or older. All clinics are 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. No appointment needed.

Who's Eligible?

All Connecticut residents, workers, and students ages 12 and older are now eligible. Please note that Pfizer is the only vaccine currently authorized for individuals ages 12 - 17, so individuals in that age group must find a provider who offers Pfizer. For more information about eligibility, visit: https://portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal/COVID-19-Vaccination-Phases.

I am Eligible. How do I get the Vaccine?

Eligible individuals have many options for scheduling an appointment to get a vaccine. Click HERE for instructions in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole on how to schedule appointments.

You can visit www.ct.gov/covidvaccine and search by zip code to find:

a list of vaccine providers near you
how to schedule an appointment with each provider
whether appointments are available
which brand vaccine is offered at each location

Some vaccine providers use CDC's VAMS system to schedule appointments. For more information about VAMS, visit: https://covidvaccinefinder.ct.gov/vams/170.

Phone Assistance

If you can't make an appointment online, you can call the Connecticut Vaccine Appointment Assist Line (877) 918-2224 to find an appointment. This line is open seven days a week, 8 am to 8 pm.

If you have additional questions, you can call the Health Department's Vaccine Info line at (203) 854-7985.

The City of Norwalk has partnered with the Norwalk Senior Center and Senior Services Coordinating Council to launch phone assistance lines for Norwalk seniors seeking information regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Seniors may call the Norwalk Senior Center at (203) 847-3115 (English) or (203) 299-1500 (Español), or Senior Services Coordinating Council at (203) 434-3085 or (203) 434-1876 for assistance.

COVID-19 Vaccinations at Home

If you or someone you know is unable to make it to a COVID vaccine clinic, they may be eligible to get their vaccine at home. We’re partnering with Community Health Centers Inc. (CHC, Inc.) to offer Norwalkers free vaccination at home. Call CHC Inc. at 475-231-7706 if you are interested or have questions. For a printable flyer about at-home vaccinations (in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole), click here.

Community Conversations

Mayor Rilling hosted a series of Community Conversations around the COVID-19 vaccine.

The first conversation, "Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities of Color" from March 3, 2021 featured Dr. Priscilla Agyemang, with Norwalk Hospital and Dr. Tichianaa Armah, with Community Health Center, Inc. Watch the video HERE.

The second conversation, "COVID-19 concerns within the Hispanic/Latinx Community" from March 17, 2021 featured Dr. Luis Fuentes, Amistad Community Health Center, Lucia Rilling, First Lady of Norwalk, Orlando Aquino, Patient & Community Engagement Manager with the Norwalk Community Health Center, and Maria Escalera, Director of Human Services for the City of Norwalk. Watch the video HERE.

The third conversation, “COVID-19 Vaccine Supply, Demand, & Access” from March 31, 2021 featured Dr. Reginald Eadie, President & Chief Executive Officer at Trinity Health of New England, and co-chair of Governor Lamont’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group, Greg Burnett and Dominique Johnson from the Norwalk Common Council, and Deanna D’Amore, Director, Norwalk Health Department. Watch the video HERE.

The fourth conversation, “COVID-19 Education, Communication & Outreach” from April 14, 2021 featured Kenneth Waller, CEO of Norwalk Community Health Center, Amy Taylor, VP Community Health Center, Inc., and Deanna D’Amore, Director, Norwalk Health Department. Watch the video HERE.

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