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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Laurens County; Six Pets Exposed
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Jun. 24, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Burton and Stagecoach roads in Laurens, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Four dogs and two cats were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
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DPH Offers Tips for Beating the Heat as Temperatures Rise
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Jun. 24, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone in South Carolina to take measures to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise across the state this week.
According to the National Weather Service’s HeatRisk Map, South Carolina will face its first prolonged period of extreme heat of the year this week, leading to major and extreme risk of heat-related impacts.
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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant & Preventive Health Advisory Committee to Meet June 30, 2025
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Jun. 26, 2025
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View AllPHHS Block Grant State Preventive Health Advisory Committee Meeting - Monday, June 30 2025
Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions
- Funding Allocation
- FY 2025 Work Plan Discussion
- Nominations for Consideration of New Members
- Closing Remarks
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