“I strongly encourage district folks call your providers, tell them we’re ready to go,” Spearman said.
However, access won’t be instant as vaccine supply remains limited and many districts continue to finalize their plans.
Lexington-Richland 5 said they’re partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and plan to offer the shots to staff on e-learning days. The date(s) will be announced once confirmed with MUSC.
“School District Five will be able to offer one location with scheduled appointments on an assigned day where the vaccine will be administered by our school nurses,” District Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton said in a statement.