Vaccine Registration to Open to All Rhode Islanders 75+ Starting Thursday, 65+ on Monday

Vaccine Registration to Open to All Rhode Islanders 75+ Starting Thursday, 65+ on Monday

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced Wednesday that all Rhode Islanders 75 and older can now register for an appointment at one of the two State-run vaccination sites. Appointments will begin tomorrow, February 18. 

Beginning Monday, February 22, scheduling will open to any Rhode Islander 65 and older.
 
While Phase 1 of Rhode Island’s vaccination campaign has been focused on nursing home and other congregate residents, people in high-density communities, and older Rhode Islanders, officials announced Rhode Island can now move into Phase 2 and begin vaccinating every Rhode Islander by age group.

Vaccination Details

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The two State-run vaccination sites opening Thursday for anyone 75+ are the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence and Sockanosset Cross Road in Cranston. 

Other options for vaccination still include going to a select retail pharmacy or a local or regional clinic.

State officials are urging people to only schedule an appointment in one place so that all eligible people can get vaccinated as quickly as possible. Once an appointment is made, people are guaranteed a vaccine for their time slot. Due to limited supply of the vaccine, appointments are expected to fill up quickly. If supply increases, additional appointment will be added accordingly.
 
Registering for Vaccination at a State-run Site

To register to be vaccinated at one of the State-run sites, visit VaccinateRI.org. People who cannot register online can get help by calling the automated line at 844-930-1779. Going forward, the call center will be open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Through both systems, an individual can either make a personal appointment or an appointment for someone else who is in the eligible age category.
 
Appointments are currently open through February 27. Additional appointments may be added through the week as slots open. Appointments are expected to fill up quickly. 
 
Registering for Vaccination at a Pharmacy
People who are 75 and older can contact CVS or Walgreens about appointments at a retail pharmacy location. To register, people can go to CVS.com, use the CVS Pharmacy phone app, or call 800-746-7287. For Walgreens, go to Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine or call your local Walgreens.
 
Registering for Vaccination at a Local or Regional Clinic
Cities and towns are managing the registration process for local and regional clinics. Most cities and towns have been vaccinating their oldest residents first and will continue to do so. People can contact their city or town directly to learn more.
 
Vaccine Interest Notification List
While people who are younger than 65 years of age cannot yet register to be vaccinated, they can add their contact information to a Vaccine Information Notification List to get updates as eligibility opens to new groups. Enrolling in this list does not guarantee an appointment for vaccination. To enroll in the Vaccine Information Notification List, visit portal.ri.gov.
 
There is no insurance requirement to get vaccinated, and no one has to pay to get vaccinated. For more information about vaccination in Rhode Island, visit C19vaccineRI.org.