COVID-19 Vaccine

Updated: January 18, 2021

Mid-State is partnering with the New Hampshire Public Health Network to help coordinate vaccinations for Mid-State patients. We strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated to help protect themselves and the community from COVID-19.  

Phase 1-B has been announced for COVID-19 Vaccination. Patients in Phase 1-B can sign up for the vaccinations on vaccines.nh.gov starting 1/22/21 at 8:00 AM. Vaccinations are expected to start on 1/26/21 for this phase. 

Important Instructions for Phase 1-B: 

• If you are 65 or older, you may sign up for the vaccine at vaccines.nh.gov starting January 22nd. 
• Phase 1-B will offer vaccine to people over age 65, those with chronic medical conditions, or developmental disabilities. 
• If you are under age 65 and think you may qualify for the Phase 1-B vaccinations by having two or more of the conditions listed, please contact Mid-State at 603-536-4000 to see if you qualify.
• If you qualify, we will submit your name and you should receive an email from VAMS (Vaccine Administration Management System) within 5 days that allows you to make a vaccine appointment. 

Underlying Medical Conditions (Adapted from the CDC) Include: 

Phase 1b: Two or more conditions 

Phase 3a: One or more conditions  

 Cancer

 Chronic Kidney Disease

 COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

 Down Syndrome

 Heart Conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies

 Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant

 Obesity (body mass index of 30 kg/m or higher but < 40 kg/m  Severe Obesity (body > 40 kg/m)

 Pregnancy

 Sickle cell disease

 Other High Risk Pulmonary Disease 

 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Note: Flexibility is provided for a health care provider to vaccinate any patient whose primary care provider assesses a significant risk for severe illness due to any multiple co-occurring co-morbidities.