South Carolina's health agency is partnering with breweries across the state to get young people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday they have what's know as the "Shot and a Chaser" campaign, a partnership with the South Carolina Brewers Guild. DHEC says right now the 20-24 age group is the least vaccinated group among those eligible. That age range makes up less than one.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Thursday a program to administer the COVID-19 vaccine at some South Carolina breweries, The state's “Shot and a Chaser” campaign is a partnership with the South Carolina Brewers Guild to help boost vaccination rates among young adults, officials said. Numerous breweries across the state are participating in this initiative. Sign up for our Newsletters The 20 to 24.
Jun. 3 COLUMBIA, S.C. State health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to raise a glass, and a sleeve, in an effort to boost the state's flagging COVID-19 vaccination rate. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday launched its "Shot and a Chaser" campaign in partnership with the South Carolina Brewers Guild. The campaign, which is aimed at .
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June 3, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is excited to announce its “Shot and a Chaser” campaign, a partnership with the South Carolina Brewers Guild to help boost vaccination rates among young adults. Numerous breweries across the state are participating in this initiative.
The 20-24 age group is the least vaccinated group in South Carolina, making up less than one percent of all vaccinated individuals, according to DHEC data. Through this new campaign, the single-shot Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine will be offered at participating breweries, with some breweries offering the two-dose Moderna vaccine, as well. Anyone who gets their shot on-site from a trained medical professional will be offered a free beer or soda; those who choose a beer must be 21 or older.