FDA authorizes Covid-19 booster for children six-months-old and up
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the bivalent Covid-19 booster shot for children ages six months to five-years-old.
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DHEC hosting free COVID-19 vaccination clinics across SC
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
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
“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
“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
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?
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
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.,…
Prisma Health closes Colonial Life Arena Vaccination site- New site to open at Prisma Health Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health has closed the COVID-19 vaccination site at Colonial Life Arena. Prisma Health says a vaccination site will reopen at Prisma Health Richland Hospital on Wednesday. Officials say this site will be open from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Prisma says the move comes as there are numerous options for South Carolinians to get their shot. Those…
City of Columbia teaming up with American Airlines for vaccine incentive offer
The summer travel season is here, and the City of Columbia has partnered with American Airlines to get more shots in arms
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–This week you have a shot at entering to win the City’s new vaccination site offer. The summer travel season is here, and the City of Columbia has partnered with American Airlines to get more shots in arms. All you need to do is get your COVID-19 vaccine at any of the city’s upcoming vaccination sites, and you…
