August 13, 2021: The Town of Branford is pleased to share the following vaccination rates released by the State of CT.  As of today, nearly 73% of our residents have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine and nearly 69% have been fully vaccinated.  Please see the chart below for a breakdown of the numbers.

Age:                       1st dose                Fully vaccinated

12-17                     60.21%                  51.13%

18-24                     77.10%                  68.53%

25-44                     71.38%                  66.67%

45-64                     73.73%                  70.61%

>65                      100%(+/-)            100% (+/-)

Let's get those numbers higher.  Please encourage your family, friends and neighbors to get the vaccine.  Getting a vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from severe illness due to COVID-19.  Call the East Shore District Health Department at 203-481-4233 ext. 580 for an appointment.  Vaccine appointments are also available at Walmart, CVS and Walgreens.

Vaccine appointments at the East Shore District Health Department do not require an ID or insurance.Data provided by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health.