COVID-19 Vaccine in Beaufort: Everything you need to know

As the vaccine roll out continues in phases, Beaufort County’s list of Covid-19 vaccination locations is extensive and in all cases, appointments are required. Phase 1a is currently underway and members of this group will continue to be able to set up vaccination appointments. Phase 1a groups include anyone 65 and over, public health and front line workers. For a complete list of Phase 1a groups, click here.

According to Governor McMaster, as of March 8, 2021, the following groups are considered Phase 1b and are now able to set appointments:

• Anyone aged 55 and up
• People with increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease
• People aged 16-64 with one or more of the following high-risk medical conditions: cancer (current, not a history of cancer), chronic kidney disease (any stage), chronic lung disease, diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), Down syndrome, heart disease (congestive heart disease, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension), HIV/AIDS, solid organ transplant, obesity (BMI >30), pregnancy, sickle cell disease
• People who have a developmental or other severe high-risk disability that makes developing severe life-threatening illness or death from COVID-19 infection more likely
• Frontline workers with increased occupational risk

Below is the list of vaccine locations in Beaufort County:

Reminder: Appointments are required at all locations.

Please call or visit their websites. 

When seeking vaccine services, people included in Phase 1a or 1b may show eligibility by showing an ID that includes their date of birth, verifying that they meet the criteria for a frontline or essential worker, or by verifying that they have an eligible high-risk medical condition.

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, visit scdhec.gov/vaxfacts.

Starting the week of March 22, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare is vaccinating eligible individuals at the Buckwalter Recreation Center, 905 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton (map).

Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, in accordance with South Carolina DHEC guidance, is coordinating COVID-19 vaccinations for organizations and individuals indicated by SC DHEC as eligible for Phase 1a and Phase 1b vaccination.

To schedule an appointment, eligible individuals will need to complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Request form at www.hiltonheadregional.com to register. Only one person per form.

Once complete, individuals will receive a separate email with details about next steps to register and schedule their vaccination appointments from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) via the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) portal in 24-48 hours.

All appointments must be scheduled in VAMS.

To sign up for more information from Beaufort County Administration, and to get more news about the Covid-19 vaccine in Beaufort, visit this link.

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