• South Carolina Pertussis January - June Confirmed and Probable Cases (pdf)
• Pertussis Reported Cases by Year South Carolina 1999-2012 (pdf)
• Pertussis Cases, Rate per 100,000 Population (pdf)

Related Information

• See additional S.C. public health data

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.

What Type of Immunization Exemptions are Available in South Carolina?

Medical and religious exemptions are the only available immunization exemptions in South Carolina.

South Carolina Code Section 44-29-180 (A) requires schools to maintain records of vaccinations or immunizations.

Important Notice About Vaccine Exemptions (e.g., Work Waiver) 

• DPH does not provide medical or religious exemptions to adults required by their employers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 
• DPH has no role in an employer’s decision to require vaccinations. 
• South Carolina law only allows medical or religious exemptions to vaccine requirements for day care and school-aged children.

• Find Seasonal Flu Clinics
• Flu Vaccine Safety
• School Flu Vaccine Clinics
• General Flu Information

Getting vaccinated is your best protection the flu. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that almost everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated against the flu every year. If you have high-risk conditions including asthma and heart disease, you should get vaccinated as early as possible each flu season.

All Teens Need Vaccines to Protect Against Whooping Cough, Meningitis and Some Cancers

Tdap Vaccine

• The Tdap vaccine is required for all seventh graders in South Carolina.