Disease Prevention Services
The South Dakota Department of Health’s Disease Prevention Services works to reduce the spread of infectious diseases across the state through education, testing, treatment, and community support. Our programs focus on preventing illnesses like HIV, STIs, hepatitis, and tuberculosis by providing accessible services, raising public awareness, and partnering with healthcare providers. Whether you're looking for testing locations, prevention resources, or support programs, we are here to help keep you and your community healthy.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Control
Reduce and prevent STIs. Get tested, access reports, and utilize additional state and national resources.
HIV/AIDS Prevention
Learn about the state prevention efforts, see the latest HIV/AIDS reports, and access resources.
Tuberculosis
The Tuberculosis Control Program works to prevent the transmission of tuberculosis (TB) by treatment, screening, and providing diagnostic laboratory services.
Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Learn how South Dakota is actively working with the CDC to reduce and eliminate healthcare-associated infections.
Communicable & Infectious Diseases
Get fact sheets, review recommendations for kids, access reporting, and contact the Office of Disease Prevention.
Preventative Care
When you think of sexual health, your brain likely goes to preventing unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs/STDs).
If you are sexually active and are not looking to become pregnant or get your partner pregnant, there are many contraception options available to you. Some of the most effective options include the commonly used oral contraceptive pills, arm implants, and IUDs. While effective at preventing pregnancy, most birth control methods do not prevent STDs.
On the other hand, both external and internal condoms protect against STDs. Regardless of your contraceptive method, those who are sexually active with more than one partner or who have recently switched partners should receive regular STD testing.
Along with pregnancy and STDs, there's another layer to monitoring your sexual health. For men, exams for testicular cancer are important, and for women, breast and cervical cancer exams should not be skipped.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Data & Reports
Access comprehensive data and reports on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in South Dakota from the South Dakota Department of Health.
Health Behaviors of South Dakotans Reports
Gain insights into physical activity, tobacco use, nutrition, alcohol consumption, and more with South Dakota health behavior reports.
Pregnancy & Early Childhood
Find many programs and services to help pregnant and postpartum women, newborns and young children stay healthy.