1/ Tomorrow is going to be an absolute cluster mixed with disappointment. I apologize for sharing the vaccine info for 70+ yesterday. It was a mistake to share.

Tomorrow, DHEC will have an online map ( http://scdhec.gov/vaxlocator ) live. This map will show the locations & phone

2/ numbers accepting appointments. If the person cannot go online, he/she can call DHEC’s Care Line at 1-855-472-3432 for assistance in providing contact numbers.

However, we haven't managed expectations well. The reality is few 70+ are going to be vaccinated in the next ...

3/ couple of weeks.

SC has approx. 625k people 70+. SC is only receiving 64k doses/wk - half are Pfizer & half are Moderna. This is expected to be the same thru the end of Jan. At that rate, it will take 2 months to vaccinate 70+.

Some have shared that Ingles, Doctor's Care ..

4/ & pharmacies are taking registrations. That is true. However, they receive Moderna doses from the state, so the supply problem is still a problem.

Here is what I'm doing: I'm trying to inform the public to manage expectations, I provided my concerns to DHEC, & I'm in ...

5/ communication w Prisma. I'm hoping there'll be a streamlined system soon. Until then, please inform your parents of the supply issue & to be patient obtaining an appt. I, too, have an 85-yr-old father. I was optimistically hoping it would be seamless & soon.

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