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Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota

Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota

June 2, 2025 | Infectious Disease

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies at Great Plains Zoo

The Great Plains Zoo (GPZ) reported one bat on its campus, found between the pollinator garden and the farm, that tested positive for rabies.

May 16, 2025 | Infectious Disease

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.

January 24, 2025 | Infectious Disease

South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2024-2025 Flu Season

The Department of Health is reporting the first influenza death of the 2024-2025 season, a Corson County resident in the over 65 years age group.

December 6, 2024 | Infectious Disease

Department of Health Reports Measles Case in South Dakota

The Department of Health is reporting a case of measles in a South Dakota resident.

July 18, 2024 | Infectious Disease

First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2024 Reported in Beadle County

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2024 season in a resident of Beadle County.

July 11, 2024 | Infectious Disease