Tetanus vaccination clinics added
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds all storm-affected residents that a tetanus vaccination is recommended if it’s been 10 years or more since your last tetanus vaccination or you have experienced an injury and your shot is more than five years old. In the event of a puncture wound or wound contaminated by floodwater, individuals should consult a healthcare provider. For those who require a tetanus vaccination, there will be no-cost Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccination clinics. Thursday, Oct. 15 Andrews Recreation Center 209 S. Maple Andrews, S.C. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. City of Columbia Distribution Center Dutch Square Mall 421 Bush River Road Columbia, S.C. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 Choppee Recreation Center 259 Choppee Road Georgetown, S.C. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Lexington County Main Library 5440 Augusta Road Lexington, S.C. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 St. Andrews Park 920 Beatty Road Columbia, SC 29210 9 a.m.-5 p.m. DHEC is also offering no-cost tetanus vaccinations for South Carolinians impacted by flooding at all state health department locations. To make an appointment for a tetanus vaccination at a health department near you, call 1-800-868-0404.
