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Brown County Mosquito Pool First West Nile Detection of Season 2026
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brown County.
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.
South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Two Flu Deaths of the 2025-2026 Flu Season
The Department of Health is reporting the first two influenza deaths of the 2025 - 2026 season, both Minnehaha County residents in the >64-year age group.
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.
Why South Dakota Didn’t Have a Measles Outbreak
South Dakota prevented a measles outbreak through early action, education, vaccination, and strong partnerships to protect communities across the state.
First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2025 Reported in Brookings County
Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2025 season in a resident of Brookings County.