- … COVID-19 About COVID-19 In South Carolina, COVID continues to cause illness, but with appropriate … and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) that are more common in the fall and winter when these viruses circulate heavily in our communities. DPH encourages everyone to observe good infection …
- … COVID-19 Symptoms and Treatment Image COVID illness is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus … people who have tested positive, are experiencing symptoms, and are at high risk for severe disease, including hospitalization and death: Paxlovid is authorized for use in adults and …
- … Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes Image Click the image above to view the DPH Mosquito-Borne Disease Viewer. Mosquitoes carry serious diseases, infecting millions of people worldwide each year. The most common existing or potential mosquito-borne viruses and parasites in South Carolina include West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis …
- … COVID-19 Testing Image Viral tests look for a current infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that … Take actions to help protect yourself and others from health risks caused by respiratory viruses: Practice good hand hygiene and cover your cough Avoid close contact with others until …
- … Smallpox What is Smallpox? Smallpox is a serious disease caused by a virus - the Variola virus. Before the discovery of a vaccine in 1796, … sneezes near another person. What are the symptoms? Symptoms begin to appear within seven to 19 days after being exposed to the virus. The first symptoms may include high fever (above 101° … disease until they develop a rash, which may begin on the skin or in the mouth. They are most infectious during the first week of illness because that is when the largest amount of virus is …
- … Disparities in Health Outcomes Data Chronic Diseases Chronic diseases, in general, are conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention and/or limit the daily living activities of someone with the disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , chronic … rate from heart disease compared to non-Hispanic Whites. ( Source: DPH Vital Statistics ) From 2019-2023, the rate of lower limb amputations related to diabetes in Zip Code 29203 was 1.8 times …
- … Zika Virus Information Data As of September 19, 2019 in South Carolina: Travel-associated cases reported: 0 Pregnant women: 0 Sexually … Zika Virus Overview In response to an outbreak of Zika virus in South America, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel advisories for anyone traveling to areas where …
- … COVID-19 Testing Information (PHL) for Providers Submitting Samples to the Public Health … Sender Address Date and Time of Collection Indicate the Specimen Type/Source Please write in “COVID-19" under the TEST REQUESTED section If you are a new sender, please provide your contact …
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- … Diseases The Diseases section of the DPH website provides information and resources on asthma, cancer, and … Dystrophy. Asthma Cancer Muscular Dystrophy (MD STARnet) Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Avian Flu Tags Diseases & Conditions …