How to get vaccinated in New York State:
In the state of New York, you can use the “I am eligible” application and https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to check your eligibility and schedule. New York State also has a vaccination hotline that you can call to schedule a vaccine: 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829).
How to get vaccinated in New York City:
In New York City, you can visit www.nyc.gov/vaccinefinder to make an appointment for an online vaccine. The phone number to schedule a vaccine is 877-VAX-4NYC, operational from 8 am to 9 pm daily, it will soon be available 24 hours a day.
How to get vaccinated in New Jersey:
COVID-19 vaccines are on their way to hospitals and clinics in New Jersey. You can reserve your spot to get a vaccine now by pre-registering at https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/. The website asks questions to determine when you are eligible to receive the vaccination.
How to be vaccinated in Connecticut:
As the state begins to move towards the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination program, there will be an online dialing system, as well as a telephone dialing system configured for people who do not have access to the computer.
You can get updates on how each state is handling distribution on these sites:
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
If I get vaccinated, will I still have to wear a face mask / cover?
Yes, you will still need to wear a mask and follow other precautions. Stopping a pandemic requires the use of all available tools. Vaccines strengthen your immune system so that it is ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. Other steps, such as masks and social distance, help to reduce your chance of exposure or spread of the virus.
Are there any side effects from getting the vaccine?
Some vaccine test volunteers reported that they often experience flu-like effects after being vaccinated, such as body aches or even fever and headache, federal health officials said.
Will I receive proof of vaccination?
Vaccination cards will be used as the “simplest” way to control Covid-19 vaccines, said Dr. Kelly Moore, associate director of the Immunization Action Coalition, which is supporting frontline employees who will administer the vaccines. Covid-19 vaccines.
“Everyone will receive a written card, which can be placed in their wallets, stating what they have and when the next dose will be,” said Moore. “Let’s do what is simple and easy first. Everyone will understand.”
If I had COVID-19, do I need the vaccine?
According to the CDC, there is currently insufficient information available to say whether or for how long after infection someone is protected against COVID-19 again; this is called natural immunity. Initial evidence suggests that COVID-19’s natural immunity may not last long, but further studies are needed to better understand this. Until we have a vaccine available and the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the CDC on how best to use the COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC cannot comment on whether people who received COVID-19 should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. .
More answers to the questions can be found on the CDC website.
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