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South Dakota Reports First Flu Death of Season
Today, the South Dakota Department of Health reported the first influenza death of the 2021-2022 season.
National Influenza Vaccination Week Observed December 5-11, 2021
The South Dakota Department of Health is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week by inviting all South Dakotans (6 months or older) to get their annual flu vaccine before the week’s end.
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5-11 - Parental Authorization is Required
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, following approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech® COVID-19 Vaccine for children ages 5-11 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the final recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the South Dakota Department of Health released the following statement:
Pfizer Booster Shots Authorized to Increase Protection Against COVID-19
Pierre, S.D. – Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its recommendations, authorizing the use of Pfizer-BioNTech® third booster doses for certain populations, to include high-risk workers and residents in institutional settings.
Department of Health Releases Form for COVID-19 Vaccination Event(s) Assistance
Pierre, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) released an online assistance form for K-12 schools, colleges & universities, congregate living centers, businesses and community/faith based organizations to request help in hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event, in partnership with a local vaccine provider.
First Human West Nile Virus Death of 2021 Reported
PIERRE, S.D. – A 42-year-old female, Union County resident is South Dakota’s first human West Nile Virus (WNV) death of the 2021 season, the state Health Department confirmed today.