City of Milford Health Department Partners with Yale to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination Capacity

The City of Milford Health Department (MHD) is currently partnering with the CT Department of Public Health to provide COVID-19 vaccine as it is available in accordance with State guidelines. 

The MHD has held seven (7) COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Parsons Government Complex Gymnasium since December when vaccine distribution began in Connecticut.  Milford Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics operate on Wednesdays all day and Friday afternoons with registration through the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS).

To increase access to COVID-19 vaccine locally, Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) will utilize the City of Milford Health Department vaccine clinic site to provide vaccines at the Parsons Government Center Gymnasium on days when the Health Department is not operating its clinic.  “The supply of vaccine at this time does not meet the demand, so it will take time for everyone to be vaccinated.  As the State expands eligibility for individuals, particularly seniors and other vulnerable populations, the City of Milford wants to make sure that those most at risk for serious complications from COVID-19 do not have to travel far to get access to the vaccine as it becomes available,” said Mayor Benjamin Blake.

The City of Milford Health Department will operate clinics all day on Wednesdays and on Friday afternoons, while YNHHS will operate its clinics other days.  To receive COVID-19 vaccine at the Parsons Government Complex Gymnasium, individuals must make an appointment.  To make an appointment for the Milford Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at this location, individuals should register in the Vaccine Administration Management System. To find out more information about how to use VAMS click here or visit the Milford Health Department website.  To make an appointment through Yale New Haven Health System, visit https://covidvaccine.ynhh.org/.

“The Health Department already transformed the gym into a clinic with the help of the Department of Public Works, so it seems like a natural partnership for the hospital to use the existing set-up to expand access. We are thrilled to be part of this valuable strategy to conquer this pandemic by delivering these vital vaccines to Milford residents and those in surrounding communities,” said Deepa Joseph, Director of Health for the Milford Health Department. Director Joseph added that the Milford Health Department is prepared to vaccinate more residents as the vaccine roll-out progresses.  

According to the State of Connecticut guidelines for vaccine distribution, while Phase 1b opened on January 18, 2021 for individuals age 75 and older, the next group that will be eligible is individuals between the ages of 65 and 74.

 

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Submitted by Milford, CT

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