South Carolina Medicaid: COVID-19 Vaccine
All South Carolina residents six months and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. All COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are free.
All South Carolina residents six months and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. All COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are free.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full use authorization for the following COVID-19 vaccine(s):
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization for the following COVID-19 vaccines:
Children younger than 5 have options for their COVID-19 vaccine:
According to the FDA, caregivers should feel comfortable getting either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for a child.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)1, getting a COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to help protect you from the virus. The CDC recommends everyone eligible for the booster get it.
The CDC recommends a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster for:
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is making
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine in South Carolina, call the DHEC Vaccine Information Line at 866-365-8110.