DPH Payments by Phone – Unavailable the Morning of June 5, 2025

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM, DPH will be unable to accept payments over the phone while the system is being updated.

If you need to submit a payment during this time, payments can be accepted online. Thank you for your patience.

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The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) offers immunization programs for eligible adults and children.

If you or your child has health insurance, you should maximize your health insurance benefits through your medical home. DPH is unable to bill private health insurance.

 Adult Vaccine ProgramChildhood Vaccine Programs
DescriptionOne statewide program with selected vaccines in some health departments.Two distinct statewide programs: (1) Federal Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) and (2) SC State Vaccine Program. These programs are offered at DPH, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Rural Health Clinics (RHC) and many private provider offices. Vaccines required for daycare and school in South Carolina are included in these programs.
Eligibility Criteria
  • 19 years of age and older
  • Uninsured (no health insurance)
  • Underinsured (health insurance does not pay for vaccines)
  • Birth through 18 years of age
  • Medicaid - enrolled in Medicaid (VFC program)
  • Uninsured - no health insurance (VFC program)
  • American Indian/ Alaskan Native (VFC program)
  • Underinsured - health insurance does not pay for vaccines (VFC and State programs)
  • Insured Hardship - insured with deductible that has not been met and cannot afford to pay for vaccine (State program)
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