Promoting Your Health & Well-being

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 1, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon and an unvaccinated 4-month-old puppy – from different counties – have tested positive for rabies. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 1, 2024

Edited: Nov. 4, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updating vaccinations for two serious respiratory illnesses, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds everyone that vaccines are effective at protecting people against the most severe effects of many infectious diseases.

Last week, the CDC updated its vaccine recommendations for pneumococcal disease and COVID-19 based on advice from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 30, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking community input to help develop the first statewide strategic plan to support Community Violence Intervention and Prevention (CVIP) programs in South Carolina.