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Health Department Urges Vaccination As Flu Activity Increases
People should not delay getting a flu shot now that flu activity is increasing in South Dakota. So far this season, South Dakota has reported 146 laboratory-confirmed cases and 26 flu-related hospitalizations. The best way to prevent getting sick with influenza is to receive a dose of influenza vaccine.
Department of Health Releases Medical Cannabis Administrative Rules Draft for Public Review
Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) released its proposed administrative rules to implement the medical cannabis program created by voters in Initiated Measure 26 (IM-26).
Updates for Vaccine Providers
Stay up to date with memos to vaccine providers as they are posted.
West Nile Virus Risk Increasing
The West Nile virus (WNV) season is under way with human or mosquito detections in 11 counties across the state, the state Health Department reported today.
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Wake Safe
Safe sleep efforts are rewarded every time a baby wakes up to the world. Lying your baby down on their back, alone, in their crib, bassinet, or play yard is the best way for them to sleep safely.
South Dakota Health Link Announces 10th Annual Fall Forum
South Dakota’s health information exchange, Health Link, will host its 10th Annual Fall Forum on Oct. 10, 2024, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Administration to Resume This Week in South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) announced health systems and federal retail pharmacies across the state will resume the use and administration of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine starting today.
SD-DOH Issues Request for Proposal for Medical Marijuana Patient Registry, Verification, & Licensing
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) issued a request for proposal (RFP)(ID #2357) for a statewide patient registry, verification, and licensing system to be used in the implementation of the medical marijuana program.
Department of Health Announces Preliminary List of Conditions for Medical Cannabis Program
Today, the South Dakota Department of Health announced a preliminary list of conditions that will be covered by the state’s medical cannabis program, which goes into effect on July 1 following the voters’ passage of IM-26 last November.