- … para escuelas Departamentos de emergencia Las personas que utilizan opiáceos suelen acudir al hospital en búsqueda de ayuda. El DPH trabaja con la Asociación de Hospitales de Carolina del Sur (SC Hospital Association) para ofrecer naloxona de manera gratuita en los departamentos de …
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- … DPH public health officials will advise the public when it is appropriate to consume the drug; based on whether radioactive Iodine is being released. Taking KI is not a substitute for … State and local authorities will advise the public when it is appropriate to consume the drug based on whether a radioiodine hazard exists. Do not substitute other sources of Iodine (such as …
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, May 4, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a second measles case in a Saluda County adult related to the initial case reported April 17. The first case was the result of international travel, and the second case was a known exposure of that case who had been in quarantine since April 17. No public exposures from this second case occurred. The…, said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DPH Deputy Director and Chief Medical Officer, . “This second case was from an exposure identified when we first learned of the initial case in Saluda County last month, and this individual had been quarantining to see if symptoms would develop. “Because the individual was already quarantining, no one else was exposed when symptoms developed.” These two cases are unrelated to the Upstate measles outbreak that totaled 997 cases and was…
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, May 28, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon from Charleston County and a bat from Lexington County have tested positive for rabies. In Charleston County, a bat was found near Middle River Way and Charleywood Landing, in North Charleston S.C. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be…, said Terri McCollister, Rabies Program manager, . “People don’t always realize they or a pet have been bitten since bat teeth are tiny and bites are easy to overlook.” Because of this, you should always assume a person or pet has potentially been bitten when: They wake up to find a bat in a room or tent; A bat is found where children, pets, or persons with impaired mental capacity (intoxicated or mentally disabled) have been left unattended;…, McCollister said, . You cannot tell if a bat, or any other animal, has rabies by simply looking at it. Rabies must be confirmed in a laboratory. Unusual behavior in bats that might indicate the animal has rabies includes daytime activity, inability to fly, and being found in places they are not usually seen, like in your home or on your lawn. An exposure is defined as direct contact (such as through broken skin or…
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, June 16, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is observing National Men’s Health Week (June 15-21) by encouraging men across the state to get active, practice healthy habits and schedule a visit with their doctor for health screenings. Concluding on Father’s Day each year, Men’s Health Week aims to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and…, said Dr. Brannon Traxler, acting DPH director, . “Small steps, like getting regular checkups, staying active, and choosing nutritious foods, can make a big difference over time. This week offers an ideal moment to start fresh and build lasting routines that help you feel your best.” According to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 14.2% of men in the U.S. are in fair or poor health, and only 28.3% of…, said Hallie Heffner, DPH’s Cancer Prevention Coordinator, . DPH recommends the following healthy choices during Men’s Health Month: Get moving! You should aim to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, such as 30 minutes a day, five days a week. If you use tobacco, quit now! Quitting has immediate health benefits, as smoking is known to cause more than 12 different types of cancer. The sooner you quit, the sooner you can reduce…
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- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, Apr. 27, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is declaring a formal end to the measles outbreak in the Upstate that totaled 997 cases from October 2025 through March of this year. The last confirmed case was reported March 15, and a period of 42 days of no new cases is required to declare the end of a measles outbreak. This number is double the number of days…, Outbreak Data Points, MMR Vaccinations Administered During Outbreak Showing Increase from Previous Year , MMR vaccinations administered with increase from previous year, MMR Vaccinations Administrations by Age, MMR vaccinations by age, Vaccination Status of 997 Cases:, Unvaccinated: 932 1 MMR dose: 20 2 MMR doses: 25 3 MMR doses: 1 Unknown: 19, Age Breakdown of 997 Cases:, Under 5: 264 5-17: 639 18+: 87 Unknown: 7, County Breakdown of 997 Cases:, Spartanburg: 940 Greenville: 36 Anderson: 8 Pickens: 6 Lancaster: 4 Cherokee: 2 Sumter: 1, Upstate Measles Outbreak By the Numbers (October 2025-March 2026), 7 school districts affected 33 schools impacted with exposures 874 students asked to quarantine 423 outbreak-related measles queries from outlets in North America, Europe and Asia 1,670+ individual calls made by case investigators 3,788 additional MMR doses given in Spartanburg County over previous year (93.6% increase) 14,745 additional MMR doses given in the Upstate over previous year (82.4%…, Breakdown of case counts per week, breakdown of case counts per week table ###, Updated number of news releases and media briefings: Apr. 27, 2026
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, May 27, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians of several tips to help prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito larval habitats while enjoying time outside this summer. There are at least 61 different species of mosquitoes in South Carolina, but fortunately not all of them bite people. Often, mosquitoes are simply a nuisance,…, DPH does not perform mosquito control, . Mosquito control programs are managed at the local level. However, the agency does provide current information that helps individuals, communities and local mosquito control programs take action to reduce mosquito populations and prevent bites . “As we head into the summer months, the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses should not be overlooked,”, said Dr. Chris Evans, DPH State Public Health Entomologist, . “When we each take small actions to eliminate breeding areas and prevent bites, we strengthen our defense against mosquito‑borne illnesses and contribute to a safer, healthier summer for everyone in South Carolina.” Mosquitoes can develop in water that stands for more than 5 days. DPH recommends following the “ 7 Ts ” to keep your home and yard mosquito-free: TIP over anything that can hold…
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