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When should I get my second dose of vaccine?
Date: December 22, 2021
You should get your second dose as close to the recommended 3-week (Pfizer) or 4-week (Moderna) interval as possible.
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What vaccines are available in Connecticut?
Date: December 22, 2021
What kinds of COVID-19 vaccines are available in Connecticut?
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Do I need to get the vaccine if I already had COVID-19?
Date: December 22, 2021
Yes, you can and should get the vaccine if you previously were infected with the COVID-19 virus.
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Can I get free transportation to my vaccine appointment?
Date: December 22, 2021
How can I find transportation to get my COVID-19 shot?
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Do I have to get my second dose at the same location I got my first dose?
Date: December 22, 2021
It is recommended you get your second shot at the same location where you received your first.
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Can I get the vaccine without showing my ID or other state-issued identification?
Date: December 22, 2021
Yes, you can still be vaccinated if you don't have ID.
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Is it okay to get my second dose of vaccine later than the recommended timing?
Date: December 22, 2021
Is it a problem if I wait for a longer time before my second shot?
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory?
Date: December 22, 2021
The State of Connecticut is not mandating vaccination.
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Is it free to get the vaccine?
Date: December 22, 2021
Vaccines are administered free of charge in Connecticut.
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If I get a vaccination where will my information go? Can I be sure it will be kept safe?
Date: December 22, 2021
Any information you provide to get your vaccine is confidential and will never be shared.
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How do I get the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut?
Date: December 22, 2021
Everyone 5 years and older is eligible to be vaccinated in Connecticut. You can get your vaccine wherever and whenever is most convenient for you–from your health care provider, a local clinic, or retail pharmacy.
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What is the Get Vaccinated CT door-to-door canvassing campaign?
Date: December 22, 2021
You may have received a visit from the Get Vaccinated CT Campaign.
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Do I have to go to the same COVID-19 vaccine provider for my second dose or booster?
Date: December 22, 2021
You can get your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or a booster shot anywhere they are available, including your primary care provider, a retail pharmacy or a community vaccination clinic.
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How do I cancel my vaccine appointment?
Date: December 22, 2021
You can cancel your vaccine appointment through the same service you used to book the appointment or by directly contact the vaccine provider.
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How do I cancel my appointment in VAMS?
Date: December 22, 2021
To reschedule or cancel an appointment, log into the VAMS Recipient Portal, and in the "My Appointments" tab, click the "View details/Modify" link next to the appointment you would like to reschedule.
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How do I cancel my appointment in MyChart or MyChartPlus?
Date: December 22, 2021
To cancel or reschedule appointments via your computer, log into MyChart, click “Visits”, then "Appointments and Visits".
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