- … spread by contact with blood. Additionally, while animals can transmit Giardia to humans, it's unlikely you'll contract a Giardia infection from dogs or cats. The strain of Giardia that …
- … Chester County; Two People and One Pet Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bobcat found near Foxcroft and Huntington drives in Fort Lawn, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. One dog was exposed and was humanely euthanized at the owner’s discretion. The bobcat was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing June 5, 2026, and was …
- … in Anderson County; Two People Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 17, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a cat found near Old Greenville and Liberty highways in Liberty, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. The cat was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Aug. 10, 2026, and was confirmed to have rabies Aug. 11, 2026. If you …
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- … Region, Additional Public Exposures Identified FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 3, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 29 new cases of measles … exposure at the following locations: Mariachis Mexican Restaurant at 1072 Broad Street, Sumter S.C. on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food Lion at 5700 Broad Street Ext., Sumter, S.C. on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walmart Neighborhood Market at 343 Pinewood …
- … cyclosporiasis cases per year. Direct person-to-person spread is unlikely because the parasite’s life cycle requires 1-2 weeks in the environment to become capable of causing an infection. DPH … before peeling Cook all foods to a safe temperature More tips can be found on the FDA's Cyclospora webpage Symptoms to watch for Most Common Symptoms Watery diarrhea Loss of appetite … season, during which South Carolina typically sees most cases, ended Aug. 31. CDC's time interval for outbreak cases linked to the multistate outbreak also ended Aug. 17. During …
- … Health Services to Lee County Health Department FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 16, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine are partnering to add a dental hygienist to … Biomedical and Community Health Sciences, MUSC College of Dental Medicine . According to DPH’s most recent Statewide Oral Health Needs Assessment, which provides data based on a visual …
- … County; Two People and Two Pets Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 10, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Chalet Road and Songbird Lane in Prosperity, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were confirmed to have been exposed. Both … state public health department has been notified. The raccoon was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Dec. 5, 2024, and was confirmed to have rabies Dec. 6, 2024. If you …
- … September as National Sickle Cell Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 4, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In observance of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the South Carolina … to raise awareness of this disease and its impact on families across the state.” DPH’s Sickle Cell Program provides care coordination and payment assistance for eligible people … decisions. For more information about the SCD and the Sickle Cell Registry, visit DPH's Sickle Cell webpage . ### Tags Media Relations Back to All News DPH Recognizes September as …