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South Dakota Department of Health Reports Pertussis Death

The Department of Health is reporting the death of a child due to a co-infection of Pertussis and influenza. The last Pertussis death occurred in 2023 among a pediatric patient.

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Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota

Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota

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Public Health Notice: Measles Exposure Possible at Rapid City Locations

The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Pennington County. The individual, who is South Dakota’s second confirmed measles case, visited public places while infectious.

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South Dakota Reports Significant Decline in Syphilis Cases: Targeted Outreach and Testing Drive Progress

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) reports encouraging progress in the fight against syphilis, with provisional data showing a 55.2% decline in early syphilis cases compared to the 5-year median. Overall, syphilis cases across all stages are down 41.5% from the same time last year.

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Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Hot Springs

The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Hot Springs, SD. An out-of-state resident with a confirmed measles infection visited these public places while infectious.

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South Dakota Department of Health Announces Completion of Statewide Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment

The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Lifespan Health has completed a comprehensive, year-long statewide needs assessment aimed at improving the health and well-being of South Dakota’s mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHN).

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Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Rapid City

The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Milbank and Brookings

The Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposures in Milbank and Brookings.

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First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2023 Reported in Sanborn County

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2023 season in a resident of Sanborn County. South Dakota has reported more than 2,750 human cases and 49 deaths since WNV was first reported in 2002.

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Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Two of the State Loan Repayment Program

Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Two of the State Loan Repayment Program

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