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2022 Monkeypox (MPX) Outbreak
Get the latest information and learn how to prevent MPX exposures.
National Breastfeeding Month
DHEC celebrates National Breastfeeding Month. We encourage expectant mothers to speak with their doctors to make sure it is an effective choice for them and their infant children.
Mosquito Monitoring in Partnership with the CDC
DHEC works with partners to monitor mosquito populations for diseases. However, DHEC performs mosquito surveillance, not control.
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S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control to Meet August 11, 2022
August 09, 2022
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DHEC Employees Kandi Fredere and Kimberly Seals Named Inaugural Members of Prestigious National Health Diversity Program
August 08, 2022
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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Greenville County; Two Pets Exposed
August 05, 2022
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Beach Monitoring
Visit the S.C. Beach Access Guide to look for swim advisory spots
DHEC routinely collets water samples at more than 120 locations along SC beaches, to check for high numbers of bacteria. If an advisory is issued for a portion of the beach, then DHEC advises visitors not to swim in that area.
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About Ozone
Seasonal Ozone Monitoring and Your Health
DHEC provides daily next-day ground level ozone forecasts from April 1 - September 30. Learn more about ozone levels, how ozone quality can impact your health, and ways to reduce contributions to pollution emissions.
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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.