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5-21-21 Vaccination Update: Rutherford County total citizens partially or fully vaccinated = 19,819 Total Percentage of Rutherford County Vaccinated with at Least One Dose = 29.6% For more information please go to the NCDHHS Dashboard at: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard Rutherford County continues to urge citizens to get vaccinated. Vaccination locations include most pharmacies within the county including: Walgreens, Medicine Box, Spindale Drug, Smith Drugs, Hardin Drugs, Ingles Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy, and many others. You can also go to the Rutherford Health Department during normal business hours at 221 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale. “Please take your shot. It is one way to protect your family, your loved ones, your community and your workplace. The vaccine allows us to be able to do the things we love and be with the ones we love, safely. The vaccine is safe for most people and is proven effective. I took the vaccine and my family has taken the vaccine. It is one way I can do my part to protect the public’s health. I encourage everyone to educate themselves and reach out to your family physician if you have questions. Rutherford County has shown resiliency through this pandemic, let’s keep that going. Go get your shot!” – Karen Powell, Public Health Director Rutherford Health Department is also working with businesses to allow nurses to come onsite and administer vaccines to employees who want them, without having to take time off of work. If your business is interested in this service, please call (828) 287-6100.