January 25, 2021
Community Update #13
Dear Community Member,
I am pleased to announce that last week, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (“BMH”) was designated by the Vermont’s Agency for Human Service to begin Covid-19 vaccinations for the general public aged 75 and older beginning February 3rd. BMH’s COVID vaccine clinics will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00am-5:30pm. These clinics will be located within BMH’s Brew Berry Conference rooms.
Who is eligible?
1. At this time, you must be over 75 years of age. You will be required to submit a date of birth. If you are under 75, you will not be able to register.
2. You must also be either: (1) a Vermont resident; (2) a patient of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, or (3) employed by a Vermont-based employer.
Please note, if you are homebound, you do not need to apply through the central registration system. Home health agencies and/or EMS organizations will be contacting you directly.
How do I register?
The State of Vermont will be coordinating a centralized registration system and call center. You must register via the state’s online portal or call center.
Register Online
o Please note, due to the high volume of website traffic, the online form may be slow to load. If you encounter issues, please try later. There will be enough appointments for all who are eligible.
o If you already have an account because you were tested for COVID-19 through a Health Department site, you should use the same account information.
o Appointments are required.
Register by Phone:
o To make an appointment, call (855) 722-7878.
o Please note, due to high call volume, you may be placed on hold. Please know, there will be enough appointments for all who are eligible.
o If you need to speak with someone in a language other than English, call the number and then press 1.
Call Center Hours
o Monday – Friday: 8:15am to 5:30pm
o Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 3pm
What if I have health concerns about the vaccine?
Please talk with your primary care provider if you've had an immediate allergic reaction to any other vaccine, injectable therapy, or polysorbate, or if you have questions about whether getting the vaccine is right for you because of health conditions, allergies, or other vaccines.
When will the next age group be eligible for the vaccine?
The State of Vermont has a limited number of doses they receive each week. The number they receive each week can change. Vaccinations for those who are age 75 and older will include about 49,000 Vermonters. This will likely take about 6 weeks or more to complete. Because this estimate is based on the number of doses we receive, it could change.
The BMH Team is excited to be a leader in Vermont’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts and we look forward to our role in continuing to keep you safe during these challenging times! Stay well and continue your efforts in social distancing and masking. Thank you for the confidence you have in our entire BMH Staff.
