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Updated COVID-19 Vaccination
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available. DHEC recommends that all eligible people 6 months of age and older receive this important, updated vaccine.
COVID-19, Flu & RSV
Highlights
- Get four free at-home COVID tests
- Press Release: Bridge Access Program to Ensure Free COVID-19 Vaccination for Uninsured, and Underinsured Adults
- Video: DHEC, Prisma: Importance of Vaccinations Ahead of Flu, Respiratory Illness Season
- Press Release: DHEC Confirms 2023 Season’s First Flu-related Death in South Carolina
Symptoms
People may experience sudden fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, and other symptoms.
Testing
Use rapid at-home tests such as those available for pickup at local health departments across the state or talk to your doctor to determine if you are sick with COVID-19.
Treatments and Medications
Antiviral medications are available to treat mild to moderate COVID-19. Start treatment as soon as you have symptoms.