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Daycare & School Lead Testing
The water testing for lead in schools and daycares FAQs and resources below were created to help parents and caregivers understand potential lead exposure risks following drinking water testing in schools and daycares.
WIC
South Dakota WIC: Nutritious foods, education, and support for eligible participants, promoting well-being of mothers and children.
Immunization Information for Parents
Vaccinating your children according to the recommended schedule is one of the best ways you can protect them from 14 harmful and potentially deadly diseases before their second birthday.
Healthy Relationships
Learn about the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Find resources on teen dating violence, sexual education, parental guidance, and more.
Zoonotic Diseases
Learn how zoonotic diseases, which are illnesses that spread between animals and people, affect South Dakotans. Explore common zoonotic infections like rabies, West Nile virus, and tularemia, and find out how the South Dakota Department of Health helps protect you through education and prevention programs.
Visitation Laws
Stay informed on South Dakota visitation laws for patients in hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living centers, including detailed regulations, rights, and procedures.
Healthcare Facility Visitation Laws, Rules, Regulations & Guidance
Discover Health Care Facility Visitation Laws in South Dakota—Explore HB 1283 requirements, state laws, and federal regulations for patient and resident visitation.
Career Paths
There is something for everyone in public health. With a wide variety of public health job opportunities, there are many ways you can use your knowledge and skills to carve out a public health career path.
Acute Pesticide Poisoning
Find information about pesticide exposure, symptoms of poisoning, prevention, and what to do if an exposure occurs.