RVNAhealth Now Offers COVID-19 Vaccine at Yanity Gym

As of Tuesday evening, January 19, a limited number of RVNAhealth vaccine appointments have been posted on VAMS. As additional appointments open/become available, they will be added.  In subsequent weeks, we expect to offer a more predictable schedule and number of appointments. Thank you and stay tuned! 

REGISTRATION AND APPOINTMENTS THROUGH VAMS SYSTEM 

To make an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccine with RVNAhealth, you must register and make the appointment through VAMS (Vaccine Administration Management System). You must be an eligible member of the current State of CT Phase to make your appointment.  

REGISTRATION AND APPOINTMENTS BY TELEPHONE 

The State of Connecticut offers an Assistance Line at 877-918-2224.  The telephone line operates Monday through Friday  8:00am – 4:30pm and offers a call back option when all contact specialists are busy serving other callers.  

VACCINATION LOCATION
Beginning the week of January 18, RVNAhealth will be administering COVID-19 Vaccines at Yanity Gym, 60 Prospect Street, Ridgefield CT 06877.

SECOND DOSE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments for your second dose will be made after your first dose at the vaccine clinic, while you are being monitored. The second dose is critical for maximum effectiveness of the vaccine. Your second dose should be scheduled at the same location of your first dose. 

Your RVNAhealth COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment

RVNAhealth COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments consist of 4 primary steps:

  • Arrival: Beginning the week of January 18, RVNAhealth is administering COVID-19 vaccines at Yanity Gym, 60 Prospect Street in Ridgefield, CT All visitors must wear a mask to enter and your temperature will be taken. Please note: Individuals with high temperatures will not be permitted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 
  • Check In and Registration: Please be prepared with your Photo Identification and Insurance Information (if insured). Upon arrival, you will be asked a series of questions.  Please note: Individuals who have received another vaccine within the past 14 days will not be permitted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 
  • Nurse’s Station and Vaccination: All vaccinations are administered by RVNAhealth nurses and volunteer RNs. Prior to receiving your COVID-19 vaccination, you will review the pre-vaccine checklist and learn what to expect following vaccination.  You will receive your vaccine in your arm.  Please dress accordingly — so your arm may be easily accessed!
  • Monitoring:  Following vaccination, you will remain at Yanity Gym for 15 to 30 minutes while being monitored for any reactions. This is mandatory. While waiting, you may make your appointment for your second COVID-19 vaccine dose. 

SAFETY REMINDERS

RVNAhealth follows strict infection control and hygiene practices and has extensive cleaning measures of all equipment and facilities. The Town of Ridgefield is employing cleaning staff to extend these standards to Yanity Gym. The RVNAhealth organization has been operating throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and has been successful in maintaining a safe and trustworthy environment.  

PAYMENT/INSURANCE

Please bring your insurance information with you at the time of your appointment. If you are uninsured or do not have a participating insurance plan, COVID-19 vaccines will be offered free of charge. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VAMS?

The CDC, other federal agencies, and state public health departments need real-time or near-real-time data on early mass COVID-19 vaccine administration. Leaders expect dose-level accountability—from the time vaccine leaves the manufacturer until unused vaccine is returned. Our current nationwide network of immunization information systems (IISs) cannot consistently provide real-time data, so CDC  developed the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) to meet this need.

Individuals must register on VAMS prior to receiving their vaccine. To learn more about VAMS, visit the CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions about VAMS.

Which COVID-19 vaccine will I receive?

RVNAhealth currently administers the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Individuals cannot choose which vaccine they will receive. Please note that the Pfizer vaccine is available to individuals 16 years and older. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is available to individuals 18 years and older. 

Can I be placed on a wait list to receive the vaccine?

Not presently. Appointments are only available online for individuals who are eligible for and ready to accept the vaccine in the current phase.

How safe are COVID-19 vaccines?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. Both vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective as determined by data from the manufacturers and findings from large clinical trials. For the most up-to-date guidance, visit the CDC vaccine safety page.

What can I expect after the COVID-19 vaccine?

You may experience some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection against COVID-19. Learn more in this CDC video.

RVNAhealth will continue to provide COVID-19 Vaccine Updates via website, social media, e-newsletters, and local media as new information become available

For additional questions,  please call RVNAhealth at (203) 438-5555 or contact us ››

 
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