OFM News: Tips on Getting Your Vaccine

Recently, Colorado opened up vaccination eligibility to state residents 16 years and older. With the large influx of people now eligible, the already arduous process of getting an appointment seems more daunting than ever. However, there are some tips which may help to get you your shot in a timely manner.  

Be persistent. 

In many cases, waitlists are so bogged down with names, healthcare professionals are having a hard time getting through them all. Check regularly, daily if possible, to see if there are open appointments. 

Widen your search. 

If travel is possible, look outside your city or county. Areas with smaller populations are likely to have more availability. 

Use online resources. 

The Colorado Vaccine Hunter Facebook group is a great place to find available appointments or useful information. 

Vaccinespotter.org is also a great place to track down open appointments online. 

Call the hotline. 

1-877-CO VAX Co (1-877-268-2926) provides up-to-date information on where vaccines are available.

The following mass-vaccination sites are currently open to the public (by appointment) and are administering as many as 6,000 vaccines daily: 

•   Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City

•   Grand Junction Convention Center, Grand Junction

•   Broadmoor World Arena, Colorado Springs

•   The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland

•   State Fairgrounds, Pueblo

The following major retailers also have vaccines available, by appointment. Going shopping? Call ahead to see if the pharmacy has any cancellations or open availabilities: 

•   Walmart

•   Sam’s Club

•   Safeway/Albertsons

•   City Market/King Soopers

•   Walgreens

•   CVS