South Dakotans with a compromised immune system are now able to receive a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for free.
The South Dakota Department of Health says both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available following approval of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization amendment.
State Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says immunocompromised residents should talk to their doctor to determine if a third shot makes sense for them. She says residents can access the additional vaccines the same way they did their initial shots.
Currently, the CDC recommends a third shot for individuals with weakened immune systems, especially those who:
- Have been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood;
- Transplant patients, including those who received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years;
- Have moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome);
- Have HIV and/or are on active treatments with high-dose corticosteroids; and
- Are taking drugs that suppress their immune system/response.
To find vaccine providers across South Dakota, click here.
For latest news and COVID-19 available resources in South Dakota, visit covid.sd.gov.
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