What has not previously been widely reported is that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control more widely known as DHEC updates locations almost daily the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is available throughout the state of South Carolina. This will greatly assist those looking for this single shot covid-19 vaccine in their area of the state.
Since South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster alerted the public about allowing all who are 16 and up can receive a Covid-19 Vaccine in South Carolina, many more searches are on for all Covid-19 vaccines. Now only, Pfizer is the single covid-19 vaccine available to those ages 16-18. Currently three of the Covid-19 vaccines are available to those 18 and older. Those are Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen.
Good news is that many South Carolinians are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, usually through the first out two dose delivery covid-19 vaccine system used by both Pfizer and Moderna. As of March 27, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reports at least 1,318,990 South Carolinians have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Making the state residents have a small sigh of relief.
However, some are waiting in an attempt to receive the single-dose Johnson & Johnson or also known as the Janssen Covid-19 vaccine.
Where To Find Single Dose Covid-19 Vaccine in South Carolina
NOW finding it is so much easier than before. DHEC updates almost daily this website and pdf to show exactly where the Johnson & Johnson covid-19 does have been distributed in the state of South Carolina. It also shows the supply they have left to administrer to those looking to receive the vaccine.
Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page for the uploaded pdf. Showing exactly where you can find the Johnson and Johnson or as sometimes called Jassen single dose Covid-19 vaccine for yourself. The distribution is throughout the state of South Carolina. Governor McMaster has repeatedly spoken of this importance in his speeches. South Carolina has done much to get these life-changing vaccines out into smaller communities and rural areas.
Many now see that their local independent drug store down the street has the covid-19 vaccine they have been looking for separately. Most of the time one has to call directly to the pharmacy to set up a shot instead of scheduling through a program on a website. This is much easier than the way some people found gaining their appointments before. Many prefer to call a human to set up this life-changing appointment.
Please note that one can still go directly to the DHEC page here to schedule a vaccine online in South Carolina.
Single Dose Availability in South Carolina
With that being said, CVS’s got 5200 doses and 7400 doses went to various Walgreens in the state. The largest shipment to a hospital was in the Charleston area to Fetter Health Care Network. The Fetter Health Care Network received 4,800 per the most updated report on the DHEC website.
This information shows why the smaller pharmacies in South Carolina are still reporting a need for the vaccine. They are having to reschedule appointments after not receiving the promised scheduled doses of the Johnson and Johnson Vaccine.
South Carolina’s Senior Deputy of Public Health Nick Davidson says it is a numbers game. The agency went from getting 41,000 doses the first week to 5,000 the following weeks, thus the distribution shows the results.
Davidson says, ”As you know trying to divide that by 124 pharmacies just doesn’t work well. So it really has been more of a supply problem.”
The good news per the Public Health Department is that more doses are on the way. They expect around 30,000 Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccines in the coming week.
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