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Fall Prevention Classes
Access community-based fall prevention resources, coaching classes, and more to reduce fall risks.
Immunizations
Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect your baby against serious diseases, especially between birth and age two.
Foodborne & Enteric Disease
Foodborne and enteric illnesses can cause serious health issues—but many are preventable. Discover how to protect your family and community from infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Stay informed with guidance from the South Dakota Department of Health.
Prediabetes
Prediabetes means a person's blood glucose (sugar) level is higher than normal, but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. If left untreated, prediabetes can progress into type 2 diabetes.
Health Protection Highlights
Health Protection Highlights provides quick, easy-to-read updates for food establishments, lodging facilities, and campgrounds in South Dakota. Check back for important reminders, program updates, legislative changes, and helpful information from the Office of Health Protection.
Tooth Decay
Tooth decay, an infectious and transmissible disease, can spread to infants during care-giving activities such as feeding and nurturing.
Well-Baby Check-ups
Babies change and grow quickly. Well-baby check-ups are important to make sure that your baby is growing and developing properly.
Publications
Discover a variety of health education publications for consumers and providers. Access online materials, order booklets, and find updates, policies, procedures, testing manuals, and health data for South Dakota.
Sources of Lead
Throughout history, lead has been found in many substances and items, and lead poisoning can lead to serious health issues in children.