VAMS is a web-based tool being used across the United States to implement COVID-19 vaccination. The system provides:

• Organizations the ability to register eligible individuals for vaccination by roster
• Vaccine recipients the ability to schedule/modify appointments 
• Access to healthcare facilities and clinics in the area providing the COVID-19 vaccine

Click here to view an instructional guide for creating a VAMS account and scheduling an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccine. 

FOR THE EMPLOYER/ORGANIZATION: 

Complete the Connecticut Department of Health's application for VAMS Enrollment for Employers/Organizations (click here to access the DPH application)

After completing your application you will receive an email from VAMS@CDC.gov prompting you to create an account and sign-in verification for your organization

Create a roster of all individuals requesting to be vaccinated for COVID-19

Sort this list by eligibility using the current Connecticut vaccination phase (click here to view CT.gov's phases)

Upload current eligible employees to VAMS for enrollment

For more information on VAMS Employer/Organization enrollment, including if you are self-employed, click here

FOR THE VACCINE RECIPIENT:

After being enrolled by your employer/organization you will receive an email from VAMS@CDC.gov prompting you to create your account

When creating your account you will need to provide:

• Name, date of birth, race/ethnicity, home address, phone number and preferred method of contact
• Limited medical history (such as medications, if you are currently pregnant, and known allergies)
• Insurance information, if applicable
• After reviewing and confirming the information provided you will then be able to access the portal where you can schedule your appointment at one of several facilities providing vaccination. 
  
• Please note at this time to access VAMS you can not use Internet Explorer. You can access VAMS using any alternative internet browser.

For more information on VAMS vaccine recipient account creation, click here

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do I change information I previously entered into VAMS? 
You can log into VAMS at anytime to review, edit or update any of the account information you provided. 

How do I reschedule/cancel my appointment?
Log into VAMS, under the "View Details" column select: "View Appointment". From there you can cancel/reschedule your appointment.

What happens if I miss my appointment?
The appointment is automatically cancelled after four hours if you missed it and VAMS will send a new message to schedule a new appointment.

How do I schedule my second dose
Once you complete your first appointment, VAMS will send a notification with a link to schedule a follow-up appointment. 

Please call 203-756-7468 or email COVID19.DPH@BridgeportCT.gov with any questions.

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