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Prenatal Care
Prenatal care can begin the minute a woman decides she wants to become pregnant, but at a minimum, it should start as soon as a pregnancy is suspected.
Controlled Substance Registration
Learn the laws and rules around controlled substances and how to get a controlled substance registration.
Zoonotic Diseases
Learn how zoonotic diseases, which are illnesses that spread between animals and people, affect South Dakotans. Explore common zoonotic infections like rabies, West Nile virus, and tularemia, and find out how the South Dakota Department of Health helps protect you through education and prevention programs.
Visitation Laws
Stay informed on South Dakota visitation laws for patients in hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living centers, including detailed regulations, rights, and procedures.
Healthcare Facility Visitation Laws, Rules, Regulations & Guidance
Discover Health Care Facility Visitation Laws in South Dakota—Explore HB 1283 requirements, state laws, and federal regulations for patient and resident visitation.
Silicosis
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a mineral that can be found in sand, rock, dirt and mineral ores (such as quartz).
HPV
HPV (Human papillomavirus) is a common virus that can be transmitted through sexual contact. It can cause various health problems, including genital warts and certain types of cancer.
Streptococcal - Group B Infections
Group B streptococci (GBS) are one of the most frequent causes of bacterial infections and meningitis in newborn babies.
Vesicular Stomatitis
Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. Humans can also become infected with the disease when handling affected animals, but this is a rare event.
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, is a progressive neurological disorder found in cattle.