The South Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday released a web-based tool to help South Dakotans best identify which priority vaccination group they fall under in South Dakota’s vaccination plan.

The first steps in identifying who and when a vaccine will be made available directly correlates to the vaccine prioritization group individuals fall under. Bank employees are in priority group Phase 1E. The easy-to-use portal will also connect users to hospital systems where they can register to be contacted when it’s their turn to get vaccinated, based on vaccine supply.

Additionally, two infographics were released depicting the vaccination process from registration to shot-in-arm for state residents and a myth and facts document regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. These tools are in addition to the already available dashboard, which is updated daily and available to the public.

The Department of Health also announced that beginning Monday, Feb. 8, the age for vaccinating those in Group 1D will be lowered to those who are 75 and older. This was previously 80 and over and will continue to be decreased in five-year increments in the coming weeks as vaccine supply allows. 

For additional information and the latest resources, visit COVID.SD.GOV.