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How do you get a COVID-19 vaccination: A state-by-state guide to resources that may help

As the effort to inoculate Americans against the COVID-19 virus continues those who want the vaccine are becoming frustrated by the slow rollout many communities around the country are seeing.

A Gallup poll conducted earlier this month showed that 65% of Americans want to be vaccinated for the novel coronavirus, with seniors being the most willing of all age groups to want a vaccine.

According to Gallup, 74% of adults 65 and older are willing to be vaccinated, but being able to get the vaccine is the problem many in that age group are facing.

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President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. is ramping up deliveries of vaccines to states over the next three weeks and expects to provide enough doses to vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of the summer or early fall, according to The Associated Press.

The administration said it plans to buy another 100 million doses each from Pfizer and Moderna, the two companies whose vaccines are being distributed now, to ensure it has enough vaccines for the long term.

Are you eligible for a vaccine and do you know how to find one in your community? What kind of resources does your state provide?

Below is a state-by-state list of vaccine information and resources. Remember, that right now, supplies of the vaccine are limited, and it can be difficult to get one, but Federal and state officials say that a more steady stream of vaccines is on the way.

Note: In most cases, the number listed under “hotline” in the information below is for answers to general COVID-19 questions. They are not numbers to use to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: Individuals with general questions about coronavirus can call 211. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can text their ZIP code to 898-211. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Saturday and Sunday

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: 866-534-3463 (not a vaccine hotline but the number for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment)

Kentucky

Louisiana

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: Call 211 for more information. Or, you can text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211

Maine

Maryland

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: 877-463-3464 (not a vaccine hotline but the number for the Maryland Department of Health)

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 651-297-1304 or 800-657-3504 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: For vaccine appointment support, call 855-568-0545 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. ET

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: 701-328-2372 (this is the number of the North Dakota Health Department)

Ohio

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: Call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH; the call center is staffed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, including weekends

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: Call 401-222-5960, the Rhode Island Department of Health phone number, for more information

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: For vaccine registration, call 855-722-7878 from 8:15 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Virginia

Washington D.C.

Washington

  • Who can get it now
  • Hotline: Call 800-525-0127, then press #. If you can’t reach the hotline via the regular number, you can try 888-856-5816 (a Spanish option is available). The line is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and observed state holidays. The state also lists providers and contact information by county

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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