Generally, to get a vaccine appointment, users have to navigate either a government health department portal or sign up on select local retail pharmacies’ websites, made possible through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart/Sam's Club are serving people across most of the United States.

The CDC has also set up VaccineFinder, which is operated by epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children's Hospital.

While most people are advised to schedule their vaccine appointment through state-mandated measures, those who identify as tribal or veterans also have the option to reach out to the Indian Health Serviceand Veterans Affairs, respectively.

People have also reportedly gotten the vaccine by loitering at local pharmacies around closing hours and volunteering at vaccination sites in hopes of being first in line for a leftover dose. While taking part in any of these alternative methods can't guarantee you a vaccine, some sites like Dr. B and Vaccine Notifier are attempting to give some order to the chaos of extra doses.

Find your state below for exact steps on how to secure an appointment. Keep in mind that if you are an essential worker, your workplace may also have their own system in place to get employees vaccinated.

Actually getting an appointment might take near-constant website refresh rates as they continue to be in high demand — but hey, I guess no one ever said it would be efficient.

Alabama

How to get a vaccination appointment in Alabama

Residents of Alabama can check individual eligibility and book vaccines on the Alabama Public Health portal, find walk-in and drive-thru clinics with the Vaccine Clinic Dashboard, and book appointments at select CVS, Walmart, and Sam’s Clublocations. They can also sign up for email notifications when eligibility is expanded on the Public Health Department’s Notification Form.

Alaska

How to get a vaccination appointment in Alaska

Residents can book appointments by viewing a complete list of vaccine providersin the state, which tells you whether to call or walk in, or redirects you to another registration site.

Additionally, a select group of Alaska providers have centralized available appointments across the state on PrepMod, which is only supported on Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Those in need of additional general support booking an appointment can call 907-646-3322 or email [email protected].

Arizona

How to get a vaccination appointment in Arizona

Residents can check individual eligibility on the Arizona Department of Health Services website, and book vaccine appointments through the onlineportal primarily at State Farm Stadium, Phoenix Municipal Stadium near Tempe, and the University of Arizona. A complete list of Arizona providers and specific instructions on how to book at those locations can be found at the Find A Vaccine page.

Arkansas

How to get a vaccination appointment in Arkansas

Residents can check eligibility on Arkansas’ Department of Health website. The ADH strongly suggests that those who can receive the vaccine through their place of work should do so, but others who are eligible can find a community pharmacy through the COVID-19 vaccination locationswebpage and contact their pharmacy of choice directly for an appointment.

California

How to get a vaccination appointment in California

Residents can check individual eligibility at myturn.ca.gov, and schedule an appointment or get notified when appointments are available on the same portal. Anyone who needs additional help can call (833) 422-4255.

Local health jurisdictions may also have vaccine appointments available separately by county, which can be found on each county website, listed here.

Colorado

How to get a vaccination appointment in Colorado

Residents can check Colorado's Department of Public Health & Environment website, which lists vaccine facilities and individual instructions per location by county. There is no statewide registration portal.

A separate list of vaccine facilities (including fire departments and hospitals) and individual appointment instructions is hosted here. The main pharmacies administering the vaccine are Walmart, Sam’s Club, Safeway, Cardinal, and Kroger (City Marketand King Soopers), where appointments are made online.

Connecticut

How to get a vaccination appointment in Connecticut

Residents can search the CT vaccine portalfor vaccination sites by zip code. Once you have selected a location, the site will redirect you to book through the location’s website, separate portal, or phone number. You can also call a main Vaccine Appointment Assist line at (877) 918-2224.

Delaware

How to get a vaccination appointment in Delaware

Residents can check eligibility at Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccine site, and choose to book a vaccine appointment at a listed pharmacy, vaccination event, or medical provider.

Pharmacies should be booked through their site or phone number, and include Walgreens, Rite Aid,Camden Rx, Aspira Health, Giant, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and CareportMD. Vaccination events require a separate registration portal and phone call confirmation, and medical providers may choose to only vaccinate existing patients.

Florida

How to get a vaccination appointment in Florida

Residents can check eligibility at Florida’s COVID-19 response site, andpre-registerto get in line for when vaccines are available for their group. Those without internet access can also call their county hotlineto pre-register. You can also search a complete listof vaccination sites and make appointments through each individual website.

Georgia

How to get a vaccination appointment in Georgia

Find out if you're eligible at Georgia’s Department of Public Health website, but make sure you scroll down past the main top section. You can book appointments through the DPH’s main health department portalor phone number at (888) 457-0186, or by searching the vaccine locatorand following your selected location’s individual instructions. Participating pharmacies include Kroger Health, Ingles Pharmacy, Publix, U-Save-It, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.

Hawaii

How to get a vaccination appointment in Hawaii

You can determine your eligibility at Hawaii’s COVID-19 portal, book an appointment from a listof available vaccine providers, and follow individual instructions per location. Those who can get vaccinations from employers should do so.

Idaho

How to get a vaccination appointment in Idaho

Find out if you're eligible at Idaho’s Department of Health & Welfare website, and navigate further down the same site to find their public health district’s website and phone number, which is organized by county. Each public health district has varying vaccination sites, appointment procedures, and availability.

Illinois

How to get a vaccination appointment in Illinois

Residents can check eligibility by region on Illinois’ COVID-19 response site, and a complete list of vaccination sites can be found at the Vaccination Locations page. Each location has individualized instructions, and certain county websites may also have notification systems and pre-registration links.

Indiana

How to get a vaccination appointment in Indiana

Determine your eligibility at Indiana’s website, and you can book a vaccine with the state’s main portal, which will display the closest vaccination site with available appointments. Alternatively, the site also links to a complete list of vaccination sites, which you can individually contact for availability.

Iowa

How to get a vaccination appointment in Iowa

Iowans can find a vaccine location here or contact Hy-Vee, CVS, or Walgreensdirectly to book appointments.

Kansas

How to get a vaccination appointment in Kansas

Determine your eligibility at the state vaccine website, and scroll further down to use the interactive map to find individual vaccination locations and contact information for appointments. If there is not a vaccine provider in your area, the state recommends contacting the local health department through the Kansas Public Health Directoryfor information on how to access the vaccine.

Kentucky

How to get a vaccination appointment in Kentucky

Residents can check individual eligibility and sign up for vaccine notifications online. Regional vaccination sites are organized on the interactive Kentucky vaccine map, and the state also recommends checking Kroger, Walgreens, and Walmart’savailable appointments, as well as any federal program locations.

Louisiana

How to get a vaccination appointment in Louisiana

Find out if you are eligible at Louisiana’s Department of Health COVID-19 webpage. Individual appointments must be made at participating locations, a full list of which are hosted on LDH’s vaccine locations webpage.

Maine

How to get a vaccination appointment in Maine

You can determine eligibility and see a full list of vaccination providers on Maine’s COVID-19 response website, which includes healthcare centers and pharmacies. If you are eligible to receive a vaccine from an employer, the state urges you to do so.

Maryland

How to get a vaccination appointment in Maryland

Residents can check eligibility at COVIDLink, and a complete list of vaccination locations with individual appointment instructions and contact info is on the Maryland COVID-19 vaccinations map. Locations include pharmacies, local health departments, hospitals, and mass vaccination sites.

Massachusetts

How to get a vaccination appointment in Massachusetts

Residents can check eligibility at the coronavirus update site, and see a full list of vaccine providers and individual appointment booking instructions on its COVID-19 vaccine finder. This list is searchable by location and shows which sites have open appointments.

Michigan

How to get a vaccination appointment in Michigan

You can find out if you are eligible by using the MDHHS prioritization guidancedocument, and appointments can be booked through local health departments. Michigan provides a map of local health departmentswith contact info, and encourages you to reach out to additional sites at Meijer, Rite Aid, or Cardinal Healthfor Upper Peninsula residents. Those without internet or needing assistance can also call the COVID-19 hotline at (888) 535-6136.

Minnesota

How to get a vaccination appointment in Minnesota

Residents can check eligibility at the Who’s Getting Vaccinated?webpage. The Minnesota COVID-19 response sitehosts a map and complete list of vaccine providers with individual booking information, and those who sign up with the vaccine connector could also get randomly selected for the COVID-19 community vaccination program.

Mississippi

How to get a vaccination appointment in Mississippi

Find out if you are eligible at Mississippi’s State Department of Health website, and view a list of vaccination sites(or search an interactive map), each with individual appointment booking instructions. Vaccine sites will include drive-thru vaccinations,private health clinics, and selected pharmacies.

Missouri

How to get a vaccination appointment in Missouri

Residents can check individual eligibility, sign up to get notified of vaccine availability, and book appointments all through the Missouri COVID-19 vaccine navigator. The state also provides a map of providers, and encourages you to reach out to local public health officials and health facilities for additional sites.

Montana

How to get a vaccination appointment in Montana

Montanans can check eligibility on the Department of Public Health & Human Services websiteunder “Status.” Each county has its own vaccination appointment procedures, and contact info and websites for each county are listed on this interactive map.

Nebraska

How to get a vaccination appointment in Nebraska

All residents should register for a vaccine appointment through the vaccination registration portal. When eligible, the system will notify you of available vaccines and provide further instructions to book an appointment. If you have already registered for an appointment through a local health provider, there is no need to re-register, but the state asks all future registrations be made through this centralized portal.

Nevada

How to get a vaccination appointment in Nevada

Residents can check eligibility and search for appointments through the COVID-19 vaccine locator.Participating pharmacies include Raley’s, Walgreens, Safeway, Smiths Pharmacy, Economy Drug, Walmart, and Sam’s Club, as well as local community sites.

New Hampshire

How to get a vaccination appointment in New Hampshire

Residents can check individual eligibility by clicking “Do I Qualify?” on the COVID-19 vaccine phases website, and register for a vaccine through the state portalonly when eligible. When vaccines are available, those currently registered will get an email with more information on how to book an appointment.

New Jersey

How to get a vaccination appointment in New Jersey

You can determine eligibility at the COVID-19 information hub, and register to get notified when you are both eligible and when a vaccine is available to you with the vaccine scheduling system. You can also book an appointment directly with providers not in the system, a list of which is available on the locationspage.

New Mexico

How to get a vaccination appointment in New Mexico

Check your eligibility on the New Mexico Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine website, and register for a vaccine appointment through the vaccine registration program.This program works with state agencies, as well as public, private, and tribal partners throughout the state.

New York

How to get a vaccination appointment in New York

Residents can check individual eligibility with the “Am I Eligible?” app, and book a state-run appointment the same way. You can also call the COVID-19 vaccination hotline at (833) NYS-4-VAX (833-697-4829). You can also book private appointments in New York City with the NYC COVID-19 finder.

North Carolina

How to get a vaccination appointment in North Carolina

Residents can check individual eligibility with the onlinetool, and search the vaccine finderfor vaccination sites by zip code, city, or current location. Each location has individual instructions for how to book an appointment.

North Dakota

How to get a vaccination appointment in North Dakota

Residents can check eligibility and see a full list of vaccine providers with the vaccine locator.Each location on the list and map has individual contact information and instructions for booking appointments.

Ohio

How to get a vaccination appointment in Ohio

Ohioans can check eligibility on the coronavirus portalor with the priority populations fact sheet, and search for vaccine locations with the locations map.

Oklahoma

How to get a vaccination appointment in Oklahoma

Residents can find vaccination sites at Oklahoma’s State Department of Health website. You can also make individual appointments with Walmartand Sam’s Club, and Oklahoma County residents can use VaxOKCto schedule appointments.

Oregon

How to get a vaccination appointment in Oregon

Residents can check individual eligibility, sign up to receive eligibility updates, and connect to a vaccine provider with the Get Vaccinated Oregon tool. This tool does NOT actually make the appointment, but will send you instructions to schedule with the individual provider when it is your turn.

Pennsylvania

How to get a vaccination appointment in Pennsylvania

Residents can check individual eligibility with the Your Turn screener, and find a vaccine provider with the interactive map, which lists individual contact information for appointments. All Philadelphia vaccine providers must be registered through this map finder to receive the vaccine, with the exception of Philadelphia County, which uses its own finder tool.

Puerto Rico

How to get a vaccination appointment in Puerto Rico

Residents can check eligibility on the AARP website, and a list of providers and general information via the Department of Health is available in Spanish. The providers should be contacted directly for appointments.

Rhode Island

How to get a vaccination appointment in Rhode Island

Residents can check individual eligibility and sign up for vaccine availability notifications with the vaccine notification list. You can find state-run vaccination sites and appointments through PrepModor call 844-930-1779. You can also book appointments through CVSor Walgreens, and the state recommends checking your city/town websitefor locally run sites like Lifespanor Care New Englandclinics.

South Carolina

How to get a vaccination appointment in South Carolina

Residents can check eligibility at the main COVID-19 vaccine website,and search for vaccine locations with the vaccine locator,which will provide individual contact information for booking appointments. Those who need assistance can also call 1-866-365-8110.

South Dakota

How to get a vaccination appointment in South Dakota

Residents can check individual eligibility with the “When Can I Get Vaccinated?” tool,and use the interactive mapfor vaccine providers by county health networks, including individual contact info for appointments. There is a separate map for pharmacy locationsthrough the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

Tennessee

How to get a vaccination appointment in Tennessee

Residents can check eligibility at the Department of Health’s website, and book vaccine appointments through their county health departments found here, which often redirects to the state COVID-19 portalfor actual booking.

Texas

How to get a vaccination appointment in Texas

Texans can determine eligibility with the state’s COVID-19 vaccine information website, and find vaccine locations with contact information organized by mass vaccination sites known as vaccine hubs, a vaccine availability map, and a complete listof vaccine providers via PDF. The state also encourages you to check with nearby pharmacies and your own doctor.

Utah

How to get a vaccination appointment in Utah

Residents can check eligibility with the state COVID-19 websiteand sign up for general COVID-19 updates with the email list. You can book an appointment by directly contacting yourlocal health department, a state healthcare provider, or a participating pharmacy.

Vermont

How to get a vaccination appointment in Vermont

Find out if you are eligible at the Department of Health’s website, and book appointments through the Health Department portal, Kinney Drugs, or Walgreens. Those who need assistance can also call 855-722-7878.

Virginia

How to get a vaccination appointment in Virginia

Residents can check individual eligibility with the Department of Health tool, and book an appointment for a vaccine with Vaccinate Virginia. Those who need assistance can also call (877) 829-4682.

Washington

How to get a vaccination appointment in Washington

Residents can check eligibility with the state Department of Health website. You can find vaccine providers through the interactive map and listof contact information to directly book appointments, and also search by county.

Washington D.C.

How to get a vaccination appointment in Washington D.C.

Residents can check eligibility at the D.C. COVID-19 website, and sign up for future eligibility notifications via email or text. The COVID-19 website also hosts the registration portal when appointments are available, but will not display when there are no appointments available. If no appointments are available, residents can familiarize themselves via the how-to guideto speed up the process in the meantime.

The website also lists select hospitals and health centers that are vaccine providers, with individual appointment contact information only for existing patients.

West Virginia

How to get a vaccination appointment in West Virginia

Residents should pre-register here. This will send vaccine updates and offer an appointment time when one becomes available. A list of vaccination clinic locationsis also available, but those wishing to use these sites should still register through the same portal.

Wisconsin

How to get a vaccination appointment in Wisconsin

Find out if you are eligible at the Department of Health Services website, and search for providers via the map of vaccine providers.However, this map is only updated once every two weeks and appointments represented could be full. Residents of specific counties can also register through the vaccine registry, which accounts for DHS community-based vaccination sites. Participating pharmacies include Krogerand Walgreens, where appointments should be made through their websites.

Wyoming

How to get a vaccination appointment in Wyoming

Residents can check eligibility at the Department of Health website, and everyone should complete the pre-registration formto receive eligibility and vaccine updates. Distribution varies by county, so you should check your county’s individual process and appointment contact information here.