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COVID-19 Booster Shots
Booster shots are now recommended for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.
CDC and DHEC recommend booster shots for certain people at least 6 months after completion of the 2-dose Pfizer or Moderna series and at lease 2 months after the completion of the 1-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Hurricanes & Floods
Stay Informed Before, During and After a Hurricane.
Living in South Carolina means that everyone needs to understand and be prepared for hurricanes. We can't prevent hurricanes, but we can take action to protect ourselves and our families from these storms' dangers.
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Recently Published by DHEC
DHEC Presents Community Hero Award to Benedict College for 100 Percent COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Among All Athletic Teams
October 26, 2021
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DHEC Supports ‘Bat Week’ and Promotes Understanding the Important Role of Bats in South Carolina’s Environment
October 26, 2021
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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Pickens County; Two Pets Exposed
October 25, 2021
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The Flu
Protect yourself, others and our hospitals this flu season.
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we need to keep ourselves as healthy as possible, and getting your flu vaccine is one of the key measures we can take. Please, keep yourself healthy and help shield our state’s overburdened hospitals by getting your annual flu shot.
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Don't Waste Food SC
Wasting food wastes resources. Don't Waste Food SC!
Don't Waste Food SC is a collaborative campaign that brings together ambassadors from across the public and private sectors dedicated to sharing knowledge, coordinating resources and working together to help reduce food waste. Find out how to become an ambassador today!
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Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency?
Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy.