- Each state has its own specific set of criteria regarding who is able to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
- The process for booking an appointment also varies from state to state, and occasionally from county to county.
- Check back for updates and eligibility criteria changes as vaccine supplies increase.
Figuring out if you’re eligible to get vaccinated for COVID-19, and if so, scheduling a vaccination appointment, can be a complicated and time-consuming task.
Each state has its own specific set of criteria regarding who’s able to currently get vaccinated. The process for booking an appointment also varies from state to state, and occasionally from county to county.
Below we break down who’s currently eligible for the shot in each U.S. state and territory, and provide some easy-to-follow steps for finding a vaccine provider who can administer the shot.
CDC’s rollout recommendations
Phase 1a
- Healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents should get the COVID-19 vaccine first. These vaccinations started in mid-December.
Phase 1b
- Frontline and essential workers including firefighters, postal workers, and food and agriculture workers.
- People over age 75.
Phase 1c
- People ages 65–74.
- People between the ages of 16–65 with underlying health conditions that put them at high risk of COVID-19.
- Other essential workers including people in food service, public health, transportation, and construction.
Check back frequently for updates and eligibility criteria changes as the vaccine supply increases.
Source: healthline