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Breastfeeding Benefits
Breast milk contains many components that help babies get the best start in life. And in some cases, the longer a baby is breastfed, the greater the benefits!
Title V Block Grant
Discover the South Dakota Maternal and Child Health Title V Block Grant, supporting the well-being of mothers, children, and families. Learn more about our priorities and reports.
Collection & Handling
Ensure accurate newborn screening: Proper heel stick method for blood spot collection. Wear gloves, avoid contamination, and prioritize safety in testing.
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.
What You'll Learn at Scrubs Camp
Learn about Scrubs Camp and find information about the day.
About Medical Cannabis
Learn what medical cannabis is, how it’s used, and key facts for patients in South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Program.
COVID-19
Find information on COVID-19 from testing and vaccinations to details for health care providers, individuals, and more.
Licensing Requirements
Learn about educational criteria, examination procedures, and the application process in optometry.
H5N1
Influenza A infection is uncommon in cattle. The current dairy cattle infections have occurred from an influenza A strain, H5N1, that had previously been the cause of illness primarily in wild birds, domestic turkeys and chickens, and occasionally other mammals. You may have heard it referred to as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza or HPAI because of severe infections in birds, or more recently Bovine Influenza A Virus (IAV-B).
College Immunizations
Discover the essential vaccinations recommended for college students, including meningitis, HPV, and influenza.