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Health Department Urges Vaccination As Flu Activity Increases

People should not delay getting a flu shot now that flu activity is increasing in South Dakota. So far this season, South Dakota has reported 146 laboratory-confirmed cases and 26 flu-related hospitalizations. The best way to prevent getting sick with influenza is to receive a dose of influenza vaccine.

December 13, 2017 | Immunizations and Vaccines | Infectious Disease

South Dakota Observes World Breastfeeding Week (2017)

Aug. 1-7 South Dakota joins the rest of the nation and countries around the globe in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2017. The theme of this 25th annual observance is “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together” to focus on working together to encourage, protect and support breastfeeding.

July 26, 2017 | Children’s Health | Pregnancy and Early Childhood

Minnesota Measles Outbreak Continues, Keep Immunizations Current

As a Minnesota measles outbreak nears 50 cases, a South Dakota health official urges state residents to make sure their immunizations are up to date.

May 10, 2017 | Infectious Disease | Immunizations and Vaccines

WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines

The South Dakota Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the WIC Program effective May 1, 2017.

April 21, 2017 | Children’s Health | Pregnancy and Early Childhood