The state Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering free vaccination clinics throughout the week, after starting Saturday in Columbia.
"The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds all storm-affected residents that a tetanus vaccination is recommended if it's been 10 years or more since your last tetanus vaccination or you have experienced an injury and your shot is more than five years old," according to a release from the department.
In the event of a puncture wound or wound contaminated by floodwater, individuals should consult a healthcare provider.
For those requiring a tetanus vaccination, there will be no-cost Tdap (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis) vaccination clinics at the following specific locations. DHEC will also offer no-cost tetanus vaccinations at all state health department locations starting Monday. To make an appointment for one near you, call 1 (800) 868-0404.
Other locations:
Monday, Oct. 12
Lexington County Library, Irmo Branch
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia
Bloomingdale Community Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8296 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Andrews
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Williamsburg County DSS
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
831 N. Eastland Ave., Kingstree
