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South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2023-2024 Flu Season

South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2023-2024 Flu Season

South Dakota Department of Health Launches New Immunization Information System in Partnership with STChealth

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with STChealth, has announced the launch of its new Immunization Information System (SDIIS), a leading provider of health information technology solutions. The new system will improve immunization reporting and coverage throughout the state, making the lives of public health officials, immunization providers, and local communities easier.

Department of Health Reminds Families about the Importance of Childhood Immunizations

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health wants to remind families that August is National Immunization Awareness Month and with the back-to-school season fast approaching, childhood immunizations can help protect the health of children and youth now and in the future.

DOH Completes Statewide Distribution of One Million Free COVID-19 Test Kits

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) announced today it has completed its statewide distribution of one million Flowflex® COVID-19 at-home antigen tests.

February 17, 2022 | COVID-19 | Immunizations and Vaccines

DOH Statewide Distribution of Free COVID-19 Tests Continues

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) continued its operations to distribute one million Flowflex® COVID-19 Antigen home tests to sites across the state.

January 28, 2022 | COVID-19 | Immunizations and Vaccines

Department of Health Begins Statewide Distribution of One Million Free COVID-19 Tests

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) began operations to promptly and efficiently distribute one million Flowflex® COVID-19 antigen home tests to sites across the state.

January 21, 2022 | COVID-19 | Immunizations and Vaccines