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.

City of Bridgeport Health Department Vaccination Site offering the Moderna vaccine only:

• Bridgeport Health Department
  Every Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  752 East Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608
  Moderna Vaccine Only (Age 18 and up)
•  Walk-Ins always accepted!
•  Times subject to change!

City of Bridgeport Health Department Medical Response Unit & Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedule, All Clinics Accept Walk-Ins:

• Saturday, August 14th - English Chapel-FWB Church Family & Friends Day
  130 Wilmot Ave, Bridgeport, 06607
  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Moderna Vaccine Only (Age 18 and up)
• Tuesday, August 17th -Mayor Ganim's Backpack Giveaway
  Jettie S. Tisdale School, 250 Hollister Ave, Bridgeport, 06607
  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Pfizer (Age 12 and up) & Moderna (Age 18 and up)
• Wednesday, August 18th -Mayor Ganim's Backpack Giveaway
  Blackham School, 425 Thorme St, Bridgeport, 06606
  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Pfizer (Age 12 and up) & Moderna (Age 18 and up)

Thursday, August 19th -Mayor Ganim's Backpack Giveaway
Barnum School, 495 Waterview Ave, Bridgeport, 06608
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pfizer (Age 12 and up) & Moderna (Age 18 and up)

• Friday, August 20th -Mayor Ganim's Backpack Giveaway
  Roosevelt School, 680 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 06604
  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Pfizer (Age 12 and up) & Moderna (Age 18 and up)

• Saturday, August 21st -Mayor Ganim's Backpack Giveaway
  Cesar Batalla School, 606 Howard Ave, Bridgeport, 06605
  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Pfizer (Age 12 and up) & Moderna (Age 18 and up)

City residents may call the Bridgeport Vax Helpline at 203-576-7468, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Services offered through the helpline include:

• Assistance with scheduling your vaccination at our clinic on East Main Street (Call first for dates and times. Priority is given to 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.             

Here is a list of community vaccination clinics. All clinics accept walk-ins.

• Wednesday, August 4th - Crooks Community Center, at PT Barnum Housing
  301 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, 06605
  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Pfizer (1st dose) and J&J
• Thursday, August 5th - Black Rock Library
  2705 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 06605
  4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Pfizer (2nd dose) and J&J
• Thursday, August 5th - Crooks Community Center, at PT Barnum Housing
  301 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, 06605
  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Pfizer (1st dose) and J&J
• Thursday, August 5th - Housatonic Community College
  900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, 06604
  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Pfizer (1st dose) and J&J
•  Friday, August 6th - Crooks Community Center, at PT Barnum Housing
  301 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, 06605
  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Pfizer (1st dose) and J&J

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

Yale New Haven Health

• Schedule online here, or call 1-833-275-9644

Hartford Healthcare @ St. Vincent's Outpatient Primary Care  - Only Pfizer Offered

• Mondays 7:00 am - 11:00 am, High Risk Patients Only
• Schedule online here, or walk-ins accepted.

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Southwest Community Health Center @ 1020 Fairfield Avenue - Both Moderna & Johnson & Johnson Offered

• Monday-Friday 9:00am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:30pm - Saturday - 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Schedule online here, or call 203-330-6000

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Optimus Health Care @ Hall Neighborhood House - Only Moderna Offered

• Schedule online here, or call 203-696-3260

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CVS Pharmacy @ 1875 Boston Avenue  - Only Moderna Offered

• Schedule online here, or call 1-800-679-9691

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Walgreens @ 1000 Park Avenue  - Both Moderna & Pfizer Offered

• Schedule online here, or call 1-800-925-4733

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Walgreens @ 960 North Avenue  - Only Pfizer Offered

• Schedule online here, or call 1-800-925-4733

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Rite Aid @ 1060 East Main Street - Only Moderna Offered

• Schedule online here

Stop & Shop @ 4531 Main Street - Only Moderna Offered

• Schedule online here

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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 may 13, 2021, ELIGIbility details:
Eligible groups, based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Governor's vaccine advisory group are:

Children and Teens ages 12 to 17: At this time, only the Pfizer vaccine has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children ages 12 and older.

Residents 16 and Older: Residents in the State of Connecticut who are 16+. Residents 16 and 17 can receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson Vaccines. Residents 18+ can only receive the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson Vaccines.

Employees 16 and Older: Employees who work in the State of Connecticut who are 16+. Employees 16 and 17 can receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson Vaccines. Employees 18+ can only receive the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson Vaccines. Employees working remotely who reside outside of Connecticut should receive vaccine in their home states. 

Students 16 and Older: Students attending school in-person in the State of Connecticut who are 16+. Students16 and 17 can receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson Vaccines. Students18+ can only receive the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson Vaccines. Students attending school remotely who reside outside of Connecticut should receive vaccine in their home states. 

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