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South Dakota Observes World Breastfeeding Week (2017)
Aug. 1-7 South Dakota joins the rest of the nation and countries around the globe in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2017. The theme of this 25th annual observance is “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together” to focus on working together to encourage, protect and support breastfeeding.
SD Department of Health Observes World Breastfeeding Week
Aug. 1 through Aug. 7, South Dakota joins other states and countries around the globe in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life”, focuses on breastfeeding as a universal solution to improve the health and well-being of women and children.
Pennington County Resident South Dakota’s First Flu Death Of Season
A Pennington County resident in the 60-69 age group is South Dakota’s first influenza death of the 2018–2019 season, the Department of Health reported today. To protect patient confidentiality, additional information about the deceased is not being released.
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2023 West Nile Virus Awards
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce that nearly 200 cities, counties, and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to combat mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2023. These grants have been allocated to support local efforts in controlling mosquito populations and reducing the risk of WNV transmission.
South Dakota Department of Health Launches Vaccination Clinics Following New Measles Cases
In response to newly confirmed cases of measles in South Dakota, the Department of Health (DOH) is expanding access to the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine through a series of public vaccination clinics across the state. These clinics aim to protect South Dakotans by preventing the further spread of this highly contagious disease.
South Dakota WIC Services Continue Without Disruption
The South Dakota Department of Health confirms that the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program continues to operate as normal.
South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling
South Dakota issues new fish advisories based on mercury levels. Stay informed for safer consumption.
South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2024-2025 Flu Season
The Department of Health is reporting the first influenza death of the 2024-2025 season, a Corson County resident in the over 65 years age group.
South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling 2025
South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling