Darien Health Department  

At this time the Health Office is available by appointment only. Please take a moment to review the website for information. If you still need assistance, we may be reached by phone or email. To schedule an appointment please call 203-656-7320. Also, the drop box for documents remains available in the lobby by the gym. 

Mission of the Health Department:  Prevent disease, by promoting a safe community and healthy environment to all residents and visitors, while upholding public health based regulations, which protect the quality of life.

Click here for directions on submitting a tick for testing.

Click HERE for COVID-19 Information.

THANK YOU to our Covid Clinic Volunteers!

Vaccinations

4-13-2021 Health Department Press Release on J&J Vaccine
State Vaccine Portal (Now for those 16 and older)
How Do I Get My Vaccination Certificate?

Effective April 1, vaccine will be made available to those over 16 years old.  When making an appointment for those between the ages of 16-18, only go to clinics offering Pfizer vaccine.

If you are a Darien resident over 65 years old, you may register for a vaccine at Darien’s clinic by calling the Human Services Department at 203-656-7328.

CT DPH Releases Vaccine Eligibility Criteria (1/17/21)
State of CT Vaccine Information 

For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: ingredients, how it works, how is was made so quickly etc., please visit the drop down menu on the COVID-19 page. 

CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System

VAERS Fact Sheet:  https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/pdf/vaers_factsheet1.pdf

VAERS online reporting:  https://vaers.hhs.gov/index.html

Third Party Vaccine Sites:
Grieb's Pharmacy: https://www.griebspharmacy.com/
Walgreens Pharmacy: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
Stamford Hospital: https://www.stamfordhealth.org/covid-19-update/covid-19-vaccination-information/
UConn Health: https://health.uconn.edu/coronavirus/covid-vaccine/
Yale New Haven Health: https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19/vaccine/get-your-covid-vaccine.aspx  or call the Yale COVID Hotline 1-833-275-9644
Hartford Health: https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/covid-vaccine

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