Resources in Brookings that may carry COVID-19 vaccine: Access Health/Avera Medical Group Brookings, Sanford Clinic Brookings, Walmart Pharmacy, Lewis Drug and Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Information
Yes! Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalization, and death; it also helps reduce the spread of the virus in communities.
With the new variants, vaccination is more urgent than ever.
How safe and effective is the COVID-19 vaccine?
According to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
COVID-19 vaccines were evaluated in tens of thousands of participants in clinical trials. The vaccines met FDA鈥檚 rigorous scientific standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality needed to support emergency use authorization (EUA).
Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine?
The CDC makes recommendations for , then each state makes its own plan.
The South Dakota Department of Health put together a comprehensive plan to offer vaccines to all South Dakotans who want it. It is offered in phases to cover priority groups, such as healthcare workers and those most at risk from COVID-19, first. Once one phase or sub-phase is completed, vaccinations will be offered to the next eligible group.
(SD DOH)
Where can I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
The SD DOH established a map with vaccine providers for each county. Please refer to the chart to identify your vaccine provider.
Brookings Area Providers:
Information from the CDC
View important COVID-19 vaccine-related information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Media Statement on Pfizer Vaccine
Information from the SD Dept. of Health
View important COVID-19 vaccine-related information from the South Dakota Department of Health.
Additional Information
(U.S. Food & Drug Administration)