The City of Bridgeport Department of Health & Social Services, following guidance and direction provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the State of CT and the Office of Emergency Management, is working with our community partners to safeguard our residents and workers against COVID-19. The Bridgeport Department of Health provides education and outreach to our community so that we can vaccinate all eligible residents, especially our most vulnerable peoples.

Click here to view the Connecticut COVID-19 Vaccine Phases and Eligibility.

City residents may call the Bridgeport Vax Helpline at 203-576-7993, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Services offered through the helpline include:

• Assistance with scheduling your vaccination at one of our 3 Vaccination clinics @Central High School, Harding High School & the Clinic on East Main Street (Call first for dates and times. Priority is given to eligible Bridgeport residents)
• Report a homebound resident in need of vaccination (click here for homebound folks outside of Bridgeport)
• Inquire about scheduling a mobile vaccination event at a house of worship or other large congregate setting.

Click here to register through the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS); an appointment scheduling system provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). VAMS is used by various healthcare providers to assist residents with scheduling their COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Click here to view an instructional guide.

Other vaccination locations in Bridgeport are listed below. Scheduling options vary, depending on the provider.

• Yale New Haven Health @ The University of Bridgeport
  Schedule online here, or call 1-833-275-9644
• Hartford Healthcare @ Central High School
  Schedule online here, or call 860-827-7690
• Southwest Community Health Center
  Schedule online here, or call 203-330-6000
• Optimus Health Care @ Hall Neighborhood House
  Schedule online here, or call 203-696-3260
• CVS Health @1875 Boston Avenue 
  Schedule online here, or call 1-800-679-9691
• Walgreens @3 Locations 
  Schedule online here, or call 1-800-925-4733
• Stop & Shop @4531 Main Street, Pharmacy
  Schedule online here
•  Additional vaccination locations coming soon!

Click here to if you live outside of Bridgeport or call the State of CT Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877-918-2224, available 7-days a week, from 8 am to 8 pm.

COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

AS of april 1, 2021, ELIGIbility details:
Eligible groups, based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Governor's vaccine advisory group are:

• Healthcare Personnel:
  Paid and unpaid people serving in healthcare settings with potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients of infectious materials.
• Medical First Responders:
  Individuals who respond to medical 911 calls and face risk of exposure to COVID-19.
• Long-Term Care Facility Residents:
  Adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently.
• Residents and Staff of select congregate settings:
  Staff and residents of halfway homes, inpatient mental health facilities, correction facilities, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, substance use and residential treatment facilities along with others.
• Individuals 16 and Older:
  Residents and workers within the State of CT who are 16+.
• Educators and Child Care Providers:
  Pre-K-12 Teachers, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, food service providers, school bus drivers and childcare providers as well as in-school administrative staff. Does not include individuals who are not required to work on-site in a school.