Greenwich To Offer Limited COVID-19 Vaccinations: Details

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Department of Health will administer the new Moderna mNexspike COVID-19 vaccine in October to older adults and individuals at higher risk for severe illness, officials announced.

The vaccine, approved for use in those 12 and older, is indicated for active immunization against COVID-19.

Locally, however, it will be offered only to adults 18 and older, the Greenwich Department of Health said in an announcement.

Appointments are required and will be available Oct. 2, 3 and 6, with more dates possible if supplies remain. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Health officials emphasized that vaccination remains the most effective defense against serious illness.

"COVID-19 continues to circulate in the U.S., including in Connecticut," the department said in its announcement, noting that while recent strains have not typically caused severe disease, the virus remains highly contagious and poses significant risks to the elderly and immunocompromised.

The vaccine will be available by appointment to:

• Adults 65 and older
• Adults ages 18 to 64 at high risk for severe COVID-19

The Department of Health encouraged patients to consult with their healthcare providers before scheduling, highlighting the importance of "shared clinical decision making" between patients and clinicians.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 203-622-7865. Once all available slots are filled, the phone line will be updated.

Insurance will be accepted from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford, and Medicare. For those without eligible coverage — including Aetna, Magnacare, and ConnectiCare — a $200 fee will apply, payable by cash or check to the "Town of Greenwich." Credit cards are not accepted.

More details about the mNexspike vaccine and the vaccination process are available at greenwichct.gov/575/Health-Department.