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There's Still Time to Vaccinate for Flu
The flu vaccine prevents flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, missed work and school due to flu, and flu-related hospitalizations and deaths.
Birth Defects Affect People in Each Phase of Life
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. This month is a time to raise awareness about birth defects and highlight efforts to improve the health of people living with these conditions across their lifespan.
Environmental Surveillance and Oversight Program 2021 Data Report
ESOP's annual reports provide monitoring data for the Savannah River Site.
Recently Published by DHEC
DHEC, FoodShare Bamberg partner to 'Add Spice to Your Life'
January 26, 2023
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Rabid Cat Confirmed in Anderson County; One Person and Two Pets Exposed
January 23, 2023
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Rabid Fox Confirmed in Pickens County and Rabid Skunk Confirmed in York County; Three People and Three Pets Exposed
January 14, 2023
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2022 Monkeypox (MPOX) Outbreak
DHEC is responding to the current national outbreak of the monkeypox (MPOX) virus to ensure the health and safety of all South Carolinians. Learn more about current information and recommendations.
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Flu Watch - Data, Reports, Maps
Flu Watch is a weekly summary of reported influenza activity in South Carolina.
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Substance Use Prevention Resources
DHEC health departments are equipped with Overdose (OD) Safety Kits to help save lives.
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Septic Tanks
Maintaining your septic system is important to protecting environmental and public health
DHEC is responsible for issuing a septic tank permit before a septic tank can be installed. This helps ensure that a septic tank, also know as an onsite wastewater system, can successfully operate at a proposed site for the proper treatment and disposal of domestic wastewater. DHEC has had a significant increase in the number of permit applications for septic tanks, also called onsite wastewater systems.
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Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency?
Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy.