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Info on where and how you can get the vaccines, and where not:
Are the New COVID Vaccines Available, and Can You Get One? It Depends, Experts Say
The National Wastewater Surveillance System shows viral levels are very high in SC and several other states. When I checked it a few days ago, it showed 8 states with very high levels, now it shows 14.
Update, 2025-09-09:
I checked the Kroger and CVS pharmacy websites for COVID vaccine access here in South Carolina.
The Kroger site requires you to confirm that you are either "Over 65 years old" or "Have a condition that puts you at high risk for severe outcomes from the COVID-19 virus?". Otherwise it states "If you do not meet the requirements you are not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine." Even after that, it currently gives this message for all Kroger locations in my city: "Service Unavailable. Your selected service is unavailable here. Please try another location."
So maybe they don't have the vaccine in stock here yet.
The CVS site has the same requirement, but lists the acceptable conditions:
The CVS appointment scheduler shows the vaccines currently available at all their locations - some have Pfizer and some have Moderna.
Are the New COVID Vaccines Available, and Can You Get One? It Depends, Experts Say
The National Wastewater Surveillance System shows viral levels are very high in SC and several other states. When I checked it a few days ago, it showed 8 states with very high levels, now it shows 14.
Update, 2025-09-09:
I checked the Kroger and CVS pharmacy websites for COVID vaccine access here in South Carolina.
The Kroger site requires you to confirm that you are either "Over 65 years old" or "Have a condition that puts you at high risk for severe outcomes from the COVID-19 virus?". Otherwise it states "If you do not meet the requirements you are not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine." Even after that, it currently gives this message for all Kroger locations in my city: "Service Unavailable. Your selected service is unavailable here. Please try another location."
So maybe they don't have the vaccine in stock here yet.
The CVS site has the same requirement, but lists the acceptable conditions:
The 2025/26 COVID-19 vaccine is FDA approved for everyone ages 65 and older and patients 6 months to 64 with certain health conditions that put someone at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 virus.
Conditions include but are not limited to:
Diabetes
Past or current smoker
Physically inactive
Body mass index greater than 25
Weakened immune system
Heart disease, including high blood pressure
Pregnancy
Cancer
Substance use disorders
Mental health conditions
Chronic lung disease including cystic fibrosis
Chronic liver disease
Kidney disease
Dementia or a neurologic condition
Blood disorders (including sickle cell disease)
HIV or tuberculous infection
Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
Any other conditions or situation that places you at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (consult your pharmacist or medical provider if you are unsure)
The CVS appointment scheduler shows the vaccines currently available at all their locations - some have Pfizer and some have Moderna.