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State Health officials encourage vaccinations during flu, and other respiratory disease season

Oct 10, 2024 2:15 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

Flu season is almost here and officials with the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) want to make sure you and your family are prepared.
State health officials say the best way to protect yourself and those you love against the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is to get vaccinated.

Moderna says its COVID vaccine will remain free for all consumers, even those uninsured

Moderna was criticized for considering a price hike for its shot.

Feb 15, 2023 4:41 PM EST

ABC News,

Moderna was criticized for considering a price hike for its shot.

FDA authorizes Covid-19 booster for children six-months-old and up

Dec 14, 2022 6:22 PM EST

Lee Williams,

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the bivalent Covid-19 booster shot for children ages six months to five-years-old.

DHEC hosting free COVID-19 vaccination clinics across SC

Jan 29, 2022 2:00 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC is hosting free vaccination clinics. According to State Health officials, all South Carolinians age 5* and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. *The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for those 5 and older. Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines are approved for 18 and up. DHEC Vaccination Line 1-866-365-8110 Weekdays, 8a.m.- 6p.m. To find a…

DHEC advises South Carolina residents to get vaccinated and regularly test for COVID-19 as cases surge

Jan 12, 2022 8:40 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — With almost 12,000 new COVID 19 cases and 45 additional deaths reported by DHEC Wednesday, concern is high among public health experts in South Carolina. While hospitalizations are lower than this point last year, case numbers are just as high. “We’re seeing that the highest number of cases is between people ages 20 to 50. Most…

OMICRON VARIANT: DHEC urges continued caution instead of panic concerning new threat

Dec 2, 2021 11:39 AM EST

Alex Tejada,

“Because of these incredibly effective and safe, life-saving vaccines, we don’t have to repeat history.”

BACK ON THE RISE: State health officials urge South Carolinians to exercise caution over Thanksgiving break as COVID cases increase

Nov 24, 2021 8:00 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

“I don’t want to hit the panic button but we are strongly encouraging South Carolinians to continue the safety protocols that helped us drive the numbers down from that high point back in September,” Traxler said.

Midlands pediatrician and parents react to news of Pfizer trials in children under age 12

Sep 20, 2021 6:47 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Monday brought big news from Pfizer. The drug company announced that Phases 2 and 3 of trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11 proved to be safe and effective. “Obviously the more kids we get vaccinated, the better off we will be with our herd immunity as well as decreasing spread,” said…

VACCINE HESITANCY: Why are the numbers so low in Midlands counties?

Aug 6, 2021 6:52 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

In Richland County, the vaccination rate is slightly above the state average. However, in a few Midlands counties, the rates are well below that average.

Prisma Health operating mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Midlands

Prisma Health is offering numerous ways to gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations

Jul 11, 2021 2:28 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is offering numerous ways to gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to a release, the Prisma Mobile Health units will host weekly vaccination sites in addition to special venues with community partners in the Midlands. Here is a look at the latest sites: Tuesday, July 13, 3–7 p.m.: Good Samaritan Clinic, 7915 Old Percival Rd.,…

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State Health officials encourage vaccinations during flu, and other respiratory disease season

Moderna says its COVID vaccine will remain free for all consumers, even those uninsured

Moderna was criticized for considering a price hike for its shot.

FDA authorizes Covid-19 booster for children six-months-old and up

DHEC hosting free COVID-19 vaccination clinics across SC

DHEC advises South Carolina residents to get vaccinated and regularly test for COVID-19 as cases surge

OMICRON VARIANT: DHEC urges continued caution instead of panic concerning new threat

BACK ON THE RISE: State health officials urge South Carolinians to exercise caution over Thanksgiving break as COVID cases increase

Midlands pediatrician and parents react to news of Pfizer trials in children under age 12

VACCINE HESITANCY: Why are the numbers so low in Midlands counties?

Prisma Health operating mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Midlands

Prisma Health is offering numerous ways to gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations

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