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SCDPH announces required 5K-12 vaccines, area clinics

 

The following information is from the South Carolina Department of Public Health regarding student vaccinations.

 

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South Carolina students will return to school in August, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds parents to be sure vaccines are on their child’s back-to-school list.

 

Children enrolled in school and child care are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of each school year (the start of the school year for Lexington Two students is Tuesday, August 5). This helps protect the health of children and teachers who are in group settings every day.

 

Current vaccination requirements for the 2025-2026 school year are available at https://dph.sc.gov/health-wellness/child-teen-health/vaccine-requirements-info and are posted on Lexington Two’s district website.

 

Vaccination updates for the 2025-2026 school year include:

 

  • 7th–12th grade: One (1) dose of Tdap vaccine on or after the 10th birthday. 
  • 11th grade: Two (2) doses of varicella. A child with a positive history of the disease is considered immune and is exempt from this requirement. 
  • 5th grade: Two (2) doses of hepatitis A vaccine, with both doses received on or after the first birthday and separated by at least 6 months. 

 

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers vaccination clinics for 5K-high school students. Your child may be eligible for no-cost; however, there may be administration fees.

 

Here are some upcoming clinics:

 

LEXINGTON COUNTY

  • Times: 9am-4pm
  • Dates: Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23
  • Location: Lexington County Health Department, 1070 South Lake Drive, Lexington SC 29073.
  • To schedule your vaccination time: Appointments are required by calling (803) 785-66664. If there is no answer, please leave a message and someone will return your call.
  • Note: Students 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

 

RICHLAND COUNTY

  • Dates: Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29
  • Location: Richland County Health Department, 2000 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29204
  • For more info: Call (803) 576-2950 or (803) 576-2980

 

Note: Click this link to view a list of exemptions, provided by the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

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