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Are you 65 or older? COVID-19 Vaccines are now available for you!

Posted on
February 9, 2021
by
Town Hall

For your safety, ALL vaccinations are by appointment only.  Walk-in appointments are NOT available.  You have at least FIVE options in the Greater Torrington/Winsted area to register for and receive the vaccine. 

Hartford HealthCare - If you have a MyChartPLUS account already, simply log in, go to “Visits” or “Appointments” and find a Hartford HealthCare vaccine clinic that is convenient for you. The location in Torrington is at 153 South Main St (State Armory).  If you do NOT have a MyChartPLUS account, you can set one up on the MyChartPLUS.org website. If you have any issues, the MyChart support line can be reached by calling 860.972.4993.  Alternatively, if you need help making an appointment, you can schedule by phone - call the Hartford HealthCare Access Center at 860.827.7690 or toll-free at 833.943.5721. 

CT Department of Public Health – Go to https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine and fill out a form to register with the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). You will need to enter your full name, date of birth, zip code, and email address. Once registered, VAMS will email you to guide you through the appointment process for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.  For those without internet access or who have barriers that prevent them from using existing self-scheduling options, you can call the COVID Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line at 877-918-2224 or 7-1-1 for deaf and hard of hearing.  The line will take calls 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and offers a call-back option.

Torrington Area Health District - To register visit the website at https://www.tahd.org and click on and complete COVID19 Vaccination Survey. Within 24-48 hours, you will receive an email from CDC.GOV/VAMS with instructions to provide required medical information and select a vaccination appointment, including all clinic locations offered by the Torrington Area Health District.  

Walgreens @ 28 E. Elm St. in Torrington, 331 West St. in Litchfield, or 76 Main St. in Canaan -

Sign into your at www.walgreens.com account – complete a screening – and if deemed eligible, choose a location and time.  If you do not have an account it is easy to create an account. There are limited dosages on a daily basis (<20 per day, per location).

Walmart @ 970 Torringford St. in Torrington – Log onto www.Walmart.com/COVID vaccine and click “schedule now”, sign into your Walmart account or create one with your name, email and password.  After verifying your eligibility, you will be able to select a location and appointment time.  There are limited dosages on a daily basis (<40 per day). 

Resource for Questions and Information: 

https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/coronavirus/vaccine

This information is being provided on 2/10/21 by CHH and is subject to change.