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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)


FRHS Current COVID-19 Vaccine Status


Updated 7/3/23

COVID-19 vaccines infographic May 2023 (cdc.gov)

The State of South Dakota Department of Health - Covid-19 Updates and Information

FRHS Updates:

SD Department of Health has opened up COVID-19 vaccination to all South Dakotans 6 years and older. FRHS is offering vaccine to those 16 years and older

COVID-19 and other vaccines may now be administered without regard to timing, across all authorized age groups. This includes simultaneous administration of COVID-19 and other vaccines on the same day, as well as coadministration within 14 days.

All pediatric patients or guardian must accompany a minor to their appointment.

When scheduling your vaccination appointment at Fall River Rural Health Clinic, you will only be able to choose a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.

Fall River Health Services continues their efforts to address COVID-19 concerns and has the best interest of their community at heart. If experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call to schedule an appointment at 605.745.8928 or contact@frhssd.org.

Covid-19 Vaccine update:

Everyone aged 6 years and older should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date.

People aged 65 years and older may get a 2nd dose of updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Children aged 6 months–5 years may need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date, including at least 1 dose of updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, depending on the number of doses they’ve previously received and their age.

COVID-19 vaccine recommendations will be updated as needed.

COVID-19 testing:

Covid-19 testing continues to be offered daily, but an appointment is required. Please call FRHS Rural Health Clinic at 745-8928 to schedule an appointment.

Travel testing - Some countries or states require residents and visitors to be tested for COVID-19 before they can enter. Fall River Health Services offers this type of travel testing but note a charge of $157 will be incurred.

Visitation:

Guest will be required to wear a face mask when visiting patients in the hospital or residents at Seven Sisters Living Center during high hospitalization rate of Covid-19.

For the latest information and updates on COVID-19 please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/ or The State of South Dakota Department of Health - Covid-19 Updates and Information.

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