COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness

We want everyone in our community to be safe and get back the moments we’ve missed with our families, friends, and neighbors. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe illness from COVID-19, and people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may start to do some things they had stopped doing because of the pandemic.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine adds one more layer of protection for you, your family, and your loved ones. Here are some key points about the COVID-19 vaccine:

• All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States are very effective at preventing the disease.
• The most common side effects are pain in the arm where you got the shot, feeling tired, headache, body aches, chills, and fever.
• Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available—wearing masks, staying at least 6 feet apart from people who don’t live with you, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated.

We all play a part in this effort, and you are key. Use the SC DHEC Vaccine Locator tool to find a location near you to get your COVID-19 vaccination. 

For answers to common questions and myths regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the CDC or SC DHEC website.

You may also call the SC DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine line at 1-866-365-8110 to speak with someone directly about your questions or to book a vaccine appointment.