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Scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment in VAMS
VAMS stands for Vaccine Administration Management System. It is a scheduling tool for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. You may have been directed to this page because you have selected a vaccination clinic that uses VAMS for scheduling.Wait! If you already have a VAMS account, log into VAMS here to schedule your appointment.
If you don't have an account, please continue to follow the instructions below.
The system may be a bit challenging to navigate at first – but with some support, most people are able to find and schedule an appointment through VAMS. VAMS can currently be used to schedule vaccine appointments at many locations across the State. If you would like more detailed instructions, download these helpful documents:
| Detailed step-by-step guide to creating an account and scheduling your first appointment | VAMS Navigation Tips |
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1. Click here to fill out the form you need to enroll in VAMS
First, you should know that this form does not automatically register you in VAMS. This form lets the Department of Public health know you are interested in creating an account in VAMS. If you are currently eligible to receive vaccine, you should receive an email from VAMS to complete your registration within 12 hours.
2. Check your email, and create your account
Check your email for an email from no-reply@mail.vams.cdc.gov. Click on the link in the email and create your account. You will be prompted to retrieve a code that will be emailed to you. You will need to create a password – store this in a safe place.
A note about passwords: The forgot password link on the login page can only be used if you have created a password as part of your VAMS registration.
3. Complete your VAMS registration
The first question that will be asked in VAMS is “Have you already registered as a vaccine recipient with VAMS?”. The answer to this question is “No”.
Questions with a red asterisk are mandatory. Insurance information does not need to be entered. All information will be secure and will be stored safely.
You will be prompted to share some additional information about yourself. Know that all information will be secure and will be stored safely.
4. Schedule your appointment at your chosen vaccine clinic
You will use your zip code to search for clinics near you in VAMS. The system will automatically search for clinics within a 10-mile radius of your zip code. However, you may choose up to 100 miles from the dropdown menu. Choosing a larger search area may result in more clinic locations in your search results. You may need to check multiple clinic locations in order to find an available appointment. Find a slot that works for you, and book your appointment
If you need some support, having a friend, relative, or neighbor help with this process is a great idea.
Need more information? Click here to submit a request to our Helpdesk. Please enter as much detail as possible to describe the issue or question. Attach screen shots, if possible, to the email. Depending on the priority of the issue or question, inquiries can be resolved between 1 and 5 business days.
