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Wear a well-fitting mask consistently and correctly when around others.
Vaccines and boosters
Complete all recommended COVID-19 vaccines and get boosted when you're eligible.
The Flu
South Carolina has high flu activity. Get a flu shot to protect yourself.
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Avian Influenza
Information about avian influenza and South Carolina birds
Avian influeanza is a virus that can affect migratory waterfowl, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and other types of birds. While the health risk posed to the public by avian influenza is generally low, it is possible for human infections with these viruses to occur.
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Radon
It is Easy to Request a Free Radon Home Test Kit
Any home can have a radon problem. The only way to determine if your home is trapping radon gas is to test. Radon is a cancer causing, radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the number one cause among non-smokers.
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Recently Published by DHEC
El DHEC actualiza la guía para maestros sobre cuarentena, a fin de alinearla con la de los trabajadores de la salud
January 21, 2022
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El DHEC informa sobre la demora generalizada en los resultados de las pruebas de otros laboratorios
January 21, 2022
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DHEC Distributes 140K At-Home Rapid Tests Across the State
January 21, 2022
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Additional Resources
The Flu
Protect yourself, others and our hospitals this flu season.
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we need to keep ourselves as healthy as possible, and getting your flu vaccine is one of the key measures we can take. Please, keep yourself healthy and help shield our state’s overburdened hospitals by getting your annual flu shot.
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SC Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
Make 2022 the Year You Quit
The SC Tobacco Quitline offers free support 24 hours a day to help you successfully stop smoking.
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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.