Update regarding the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccine: Following the recommendations of the FDA, CDC and the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, Yale New Haven Health has paused using the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. We have currently substituted Johnson & Johnson with either Pfizer or Moderna at our vaccine sites. Please access our online calendar to review current schedule of COVID-19 vaccines. If you were previously scheduled to receive Johnson & Johnson and you do not wish to be vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna, you may cancel your appointment through MyChart or via our call center at 833-ASK-YNHH (833-275-9644). Yale New Haven Health System and our government agencies all take vaccine safety extremely seriously. Although the reported complications are extremely rare, we will await the results of the CDC’s investigation over the next few days before proceeding with further use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. See frequently asked questions about the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccine Get Ready. Are you currently eligible? The State of Connecticut determines eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. As of April 1, everyone 16 and older who lives, works or studies in Connecticut is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at our sites. Do you have a high-risk medical condition? We are prioritizing appointments for individuals with medical conditions considered high risk with COVID infection. View a list of pediatric and adult high-risk medical conditions Are you younger than 18 or are scheduling an appointment for someone younger than 18? Those aged 16-18 are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine at this time. Learn more about the vaccine and those 16 and older Get Set. Do you need a MyChart account? You do not need a Yale New Haven Health MyChart account to find an appointment. After you select your preferred date and time, simply select "Continue as a Guest" to be guided through the MyChart registration process. What should I bring to my appointment? You should bring a form of ID, insurance card and mask. If you don’t meet the State of Connecticut eligibility criteria, we will not be able to vaccinate you. What should I know before my appointment? Frequently asked questions Vaccination Site Details Get Vaccinated. Are you ready to schedule your appointment? If you are currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, schedule your appointment now. Schedule your appointment We offer the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines which are approved by the U.S. FDA for emergency use. Each of our COVID-19 vaccine sites provides doses from a single manufacturer (Moderna or Pfizer) on a given day. The vaccine you will receive is based on the site and day of the appointment you book. To understand which manufacturers vaccine will be provided each day at a location, please see this chart. Please note, we do not recommend waiting for one particular vaccine. If you are eligible to receive a vaccination, we encourage you to get whichever vaccine is available to you since all of the approved vaccines will protect against severe COVID-19. View the calendar of vaccine types and locations Frequently Asked Questions
Appointment Information Can I bring someone with me to my appointment? Yes. Patients are allowed to bring one support person for their vaccine appointment if they need assistance. What do I need to bring to my appointment? Please bring a photo ID, mask, and your insurance card if available. Will I receive confirmation of my appointment? After you schedule your vaccine, you will receive a reminder to the email address you used to sign up/sign into MyChart to schedule your appointment. You can also find the confirmation by logging into MyChart and selecting “Visits” > “Appointments and Visits”. How do I cancel/reschedule my appointment? To cancel or reschedule appointments via your computer, log into MyChart, click “Visits”, and then "Appointments and Visits". Then, locate the appointment you would like to cancel or reschedule. If rescheduling, you will be prompted to select a new date and time and confirm. View a video on how to reschedule or cancel your appointment on the MyChart website To cancel or reschedule appointments via your MyChart mobile app, open the app and click "Appointments". Then, locate the appointment you would like to cancel or reschedule. If rescheduling, you will be prompted to select a new date and time and confirm. View a video on how to reschedule or cancel your appointment in the MyChart mobile app How will I schedule my second vaccine? During your appointment to receive the first dose, you will receive assistance scheduling the second dose. If you are unable to be assisted with this on site, please log into your MyChart account, select Appointments, and schedule your second dose via the ticketing feature. If you do not have a MyChart account or do not see an appointment for your second dose in your account, please call 1-833-ASK-YNHH (275-9644).