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Department of Health on Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation & Phase I

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon, released the following statement highlighting expansion of statewide vaccine efforts starting next week and addressing federal COVID-19 vaccine allocation.

January 15, 2021 | Immunizations and Vaccines

SD Health Department Announces Beginning Stages of Priority Group 1D for Next Week

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health is announcing that starting on Monday, January 18, 2021, the Department of Health and its health partners across the state will start vaccinating a prioritized population group, within Group 1D, of the state’s vaccination plan.

January 13, 2021 | Immunizations and Vaccines

SD Health Department Announces Beginning Stages of Priority Group 1D for Next Week (1)

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health is announcing that starting on Monday, January 18, 2021, the Department of Health and its health partners across the state will start vaccinating a prioritized population group, within Group 1D, of the state’s vaccination plan.

January 13, 2021 | Immunizations and Vaccines

SD Health Department Launches New COVID-19 Vaccination Info-Tool(s)

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health is announcing the release of two helpful tools designed to better inform South Dakotans on the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration process. These tools are in addition to the already available dashboard, which is updated daily.

January 6, 2021 | Immunizations and Vaccines

National Influenza Vaccination Week

The South Dakota Department of Health is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week by urging people 6 months and older to get their annual flu vaccine before the week’s end.

December 9, 2020 | Immunizations and Vaccines

South Dakota Supports Breastfeeding

In acknowledgment of the importance of breastfeeding to the health of South Dakota, Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed August 2020 Breastfeeding Awareness Month in South Dakota.