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DPH Confirms Measles Outbreak in Upstate Region
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Oct. 2, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed an outbreak of measles in the Upstate. As of Oct. 1, 2025, a total of eight measles cases have been reported to DPH in the Upstate. Five out of the eight cases became sick within the past month and are part of a newly identified outbreak of measles.
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October is National Substance Use Prevention Month: Promoting Open Conversations in South Carolina
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Oct. 1, 2025Open, judgment-free conversations can reduce stigma and connect South Carolinians to life-saving resources.
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DPH Launches New Comprehensive Rabies Webpage
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Oct. 1, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched a new webpage that shares positive rabies cases in animals with the public. The launch of this new webpage coincides with World Rabies Day, observed each year on Sept. 28 to raise awareness about rabies prevention and honor Louis Pasteur, the developer of the rabies vaccine.
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View AllSouth Carolina Trauma Data/PI Subcomittee Meeting - Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER - Dr. Thurston
- FOIA - Allison McElveen
- DPH UPDATES - Allison McElveen
- NEW BUSINESS - Group
- OPEN DISCUSSION - Group
- ADJOURN - Dr. Thurston
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