Vaccine providers are fundamental to the successful rollout of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan. This webpage is a key resource for keeping South Carolina's vaccine providers updated with the most current information available.
On Aug. 23, 2021, the FDA issued full approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those 16 and older. This full approval further indicates how safe and effective the vaccines are.
As of May 12, 2021, all South Carolinians age 12 and older can receive their COVID-19 vaccine. All three vaccines—Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen—are available to those aged 18 and older, and Pfizer is the only vaccine available to those 12 and older.
In South Carolina, individuals 16 and older are able to consent to vaccination without parental permission. However, consent is required by a parent or legal guardian for children ages 12-15 before they can receive their Pfizer vaccine. All vaccine providers have their own unique immunization consent forms. Those 12 and older do not need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time they receive their shot.
COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Weekly Updates
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (Sept. 1, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (Aug. 25, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (Aug. 18, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (Aug. 11, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (Aug. 4, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (July 28, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (July 21, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (July 14, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (July 7, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Updates (June 30, 2021)
Guidance for COVID-19 Allocation
- South Carolinians Age 12 and Older can Receive the Pfizer Vaccine (May 12, 2021)
- All South Carolinians age 16 and older can receive vaccine (March 31, 2021)
- Guidance to Enrolled COVID-19 Vaccine Providers (Jan. 17, 2021)
- Phase 1A Guidance for COVID-19 Allocation
- Letter to Mission Critical Workers
COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Enrollment
To receive and administer the coronavirus vaccine and supplies, providers have to enroll in a federal vaccine distribution program, coordinated through the state's immunization program (unless they are part of a national chain that registered directly with the CDC). The federal government will procure and distribute the vaccine at no cost to enrolled providers.
Enrollment Process Demonstration Videos
- COVID-19 Enrollment Process (Section A)
- COVID-19 Enrollment Process (Section B)
- COVID-19 Enrollment Process (Section B2: Provider List)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Vaccination Providers Enrollment
We will continue to update this information as often as possible to provide the most factual and current information possible for South Carolinians. Click here to view frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Vaccination Reimbursement
We will continue to update this information as often as possible to provide the most factual and current information possible for South Carolinians. Click here to view frequently asked questions.
SIMON for Vaccine Providers
South Carolina's Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON) launched September 13, 2020 as a new immunization information system that will help the agency and immunization providers ensure access and availability of essential immunizations to help keep South Carolinians healthy. Access SIMON scdhec.gov/SIMON.
Inventory Reporting Requirement for Enrolled COVID-19 Providers
The COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement requires providers to report vaccine supply information as directed by CDC. Locations receiving COVID-19 vaccine should report supply information daily (Mon-Sun) to VaccineFinder using the online COVID Locating Health Provider Portal. Vaccination providers can report manually via the secure COVID Locating Health Provider Portal, or via an automated secure data transfer directly to the COVID Locating Health Platform.
Questions? Please email VAMS@dhec.sc.gov
Additional helpful resources and information:
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Support, Data and Reporting
- VaccineFinder COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Information website (includes video trainings)
- Quick Start Guide for VaccineFinder Provider Setup
- COVID Locating Health Provider Portal Training for Providers
- Quick Start Guide VaccineFinder Inventory Reporting - Log Manually
- Quick Start Guide VaccineFinder Inventory Reporting - File Upload
Vaccine Administration Management Systems (VAMS)
VAMS is a secure, web-based tool built to help SC DHEC, vaccination clinics, organizations/employers, and vaccine recipients manage COVID-19 vaccination efforts during phase 1 (limited vaccine supply). It supports operations and data collection and tracking to meet CDC, Operation Warp Speed (OWS), and South Carolina DHEC COVID-19 vaccination requirements. DHEC’s Phase 1 providers will register their clinic information in VAMS, SC employers and organizations with priority populations (TBD) will register their phase 1 populations in VAMS, and phase 1 populations will schedule vaccination services at phase 1 clinic locations available in VAMS. Activated providers will receive detailed instructions related to VAMS Onboarding in their activation notification email.
Resources:
VAMS Readiness Checklists
- VAMS Clinic Administrator Checklist (04.29.21)
- VAMS Organization Coordinator Checklist (04.29.21)
Standard & Mobile Clinics
- VAMS Clinic Data Reports (3.17.21)
- Clinic Appointment Reservation Demo Recording (02.05.21)
- VAMS Standard and Mobile Clinic Administrator User Manual (04.29.21)
- VAMS Standard and Mobile Clinic Healthcare Professional User Manual (04.29.21)
- VAMS Documenting Vaccinations in Standard and Mobile Clinics Reference Guide (PDF) (Feb 2021)
- VAMS Clinic Setup Quick Reference Guide
- VAMS Front Desk User Manual (PDF) (04.29.21)
- Standard & Mobile Clinics Training Video-Part 1 (02.18.21)
- Standard & Mobile Clinics Training Video-Part 2 (02.18.21)
Third Party Clinics
- VAMS Clinic Data Reports (3.17.21)
- Third Party Clinic Training (VIDEO) (01.28.21)
- VAMS Third Party Clinic Administrator User Manual (PDF) (04.29.21)
- VAMS Third-party Clinic Healthcare Professional User Manual (PDF) (04.29.21)
- VAMS Third Party Clinic Set-up Guide (02.03.21)
Inventory Manager
- VAMS Inventory Manager User Manual (PDF) (04.29.21)
- VAMS Inventory Management Training video (Jan 2021)
- VAMS Inventory Management Process Update Slide Deck (Jan 2021)
Organization Coordinator
Recipient
- VAMS Recipient User Manual (04.29.21)
- Recipient Registration and Scheduling Quick Reference Guide (02.24.21)
Questions? Please email VAMS@dhec.sc.gov
COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Training and Information Resources
CDC has developed a robust resource portfolio of COVID-19 vaccination resources for vaccine providers. Follow this link to view resources on patient education materials, COVID-19 vaccine training modules, and COVID-19 vaccine storage and handling.
- CDC Supplemental COVID-19 Vaccine Redistribution Agreement (PDF)
- South Carolina COVID-19 Transport Log (PDF)
- Janssen, Moderna & Pfizer Product Information Guide (PDF) 05.06.21
- COVID-19 Vaccine Inventory Request, Management and Delivery Cadence V. 5 03.19.21 (PDF)
- COVID-19 Program Reporting Reminders At-a-Glance
- Vaccine Safety: VAERS - Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
- Vaccine Safety: v-safe after vaccination health checker
Reporting Temperature Excursions COVID-19 Vaccines
- Temperature Excursion Form
- Reporting a Temperature Excursion For COVID-19 Vaccines Online Guidance (PDF)