West Nile Virus Outbreak Confirmed In South Carolina
Two human cases prompted the outbreak declaration as additional mosquito samples test positive elsewhere in the state…...
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South Carolina Flu Cases Spike
by Will Folks
New influenza variant prompting early surge in infections, hospitalizations......
What To Do When Flu Strikes: ER or Urgent Care?
by Mark Powell
"People can unknowingly make a bad situation worse..."...
Guest Column: The Hidden Dangers of Medical Marijuana
by FITSForum
"A call for caution..."...
Rabid Animals Confirmed Across Five South Carolina Counties
by Erin Parrott
Four people, five pets and two livestock exposed in recent rabies cases......
Fatal ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba Confirmed In South Carolina
by Erin Parrott
Public health officials say risk remains low, but provide few details......
Drug Overdose Deaths Decline In South Carolina
by Erin Parrott
Provisional data points to a 33 percent decline from 2023......
Beating Breast Cancer
by Mark Powell
The real message underpinning the pink ribbon......
Health Watch: Multiple Rabies Cases Reported In South Carolina
by Will Folks
Horse, two foxes test positive ... multiple humans, animals exposed....
SCDPH Tracking West Nile Virus Through Dead Birds
by Erin Parrott
Public involvement in program "bolsters the agency’s monitoring efforts and can help identify West Nile virus before it begins affecting people."...