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After two chickenpox outbreaks, DHEC urges parents to vaccinate their kids
With vaccine hesitancy on the rise, parents are becoming less likely to vaccinate their children, resulting in recent chickenpox outbreaks in S.C. earlier this month.
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South Carolina prepares for vaccine rollout to children 5-11
On Friday, the FDA gave emergency authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11. On Tuesday, a panel of the Centers for Disease Control formally endorsed the recommendation. See where some Columbia parents stand in the debate,
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Pfizer announces vaccine “safe and effective” for children ages five and up
On Monday, Pfizer and BioNTech said that their vaccine is safe and effective in combatting the coronavirus in children ages 5 to 11.
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From retirement to the pandemic frontline
Catherine Cutone, a retired nurse details her experience as a volunteer nurse administering the COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru vaccination site in N.C.
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UofSC economist predicts vaccinations will lead to faster economic recovery
As more South Carolinians take their vaccines, a UofSC economist predicts a statewide economic recovery this year.
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New Johnson & Johnson vaccine creates relief and concern
As the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine arrives in South Carolina, residents aren’t sharing the same confidence as medical professionals in the newest vaccine.
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S.C. teachers could soon be immediately eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The South Carolina Senate passed legislation Tuesday, making teachers immediately eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and accelerating the return to fully in-person instruction.
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Coronavirus variant detected in SC, vaccines still effective
Jacqueline Samuels, a licensed practical nurse at Prisma Health, gives a coronavirus vaccine to a...
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Doctors battle false information as they encourage flu shots
As flu vaccine misinformation spreads on social media, doctors across South Carolina remind patients of the importance of the flu vaccine amid a pandemic.
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Rush to help science, end pandemic motivates COVID-19 vaccine trial participants
One South Carolina resident tells what it is like to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial with AstraZeneca. Three San Diego, California residents also share their stories.
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Medical officials urge people to get a flu vaccination
Americans continue to have conflicting views on getting the flu shot, although, medical professionals strongly encourage everyone to get the vaccination.
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