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COVID-19 Vaccine Now Offered to All in Priority Group D Group Includes Teachers, College Staff & Funeral Workers

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health today announced that the remainder of those in priority group D – teachers, childcare workers, college staff, college students, and funeral workers – are now eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine through Phase I vaccinators.

CDC Issues First Set of Guidelines on How Fully Vaccinated People Can Visit Safely with Others

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first set of recommendations on activities that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume.

COVID-19 Vaccine Now Offered to Residents Age 65 and Over

PIERRE, S.D. – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon released the following statement to remind state residents that starting today, the COVID-19 vaccination age statewide has been dropped to those 65 and over in age:

February 22, 2021 | COVID-19 | Immunizations and Vaccines

South Dakota’s Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics Awarded National Accreditation

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health announced its Office of Vital Records and Health Statistics, has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), the national accrediting organization for state, Tribal, local, and territorial health departments.

February 18, 2021 | COVID-19 | Immunizations and Vaccines

South Dakota Dropping COVID-19 Vaccination Age to those Residents Age 65 and Over Starting Monday

The South Dakota Department of Health announced today that starting on Monday, February 22, 2021, the vaccination age of those who qualify to receive their COVID-19 vaccination will be dropping to those who are 65 and over in age.

February 17, 2021 | COVID-19 | Immunizations and Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine Now Offered to Residents Age 70 and Over

Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon released the following statement to remind state residents that starting today, the COVID-19 vaccination age statewide has been dropped to those 70 and over in age:

February 15, 2021 | COVID-19 | Immunizations and Vaccines