public health

The South Carolina Department of Public Health reports an adult who recently traveled internationally has become ill.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health is expanding its Newborn Screening Program by adding two more genetic conditions to its testing panel. This screening tests every newborn for harmful or fatal disorders that aren't apparent at birth.

Mosquitoes often are simply a nuisance, but some species can pose serious health risks to people and animals by spreading disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists potential negative impacts wildfire smoke has on people with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Babies too young to be vaccinated are among the most vulnerable in measles outbreaks like the one in South Carolina, which is the largest the U.S. has seen in decades. While the state's outbreak has slowed, the virus continues to spread in many states jeopardizing the nation's elimination status.

The emergence of cychlorphine, a dangerous new synthetic opioid, has been recently identified in South Carolina, posing a serious threat to public health and safety.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported no new measles infections since March 17, keeping the total number of illnesses linked to the Upstate outbreak at 997.

Each April, National Public Health Week is observed to recognize public health contributions and address key health issues.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health's Friday, April 3 update marked the fifth-consecutive update with zero infections reported, keeping the outbreak total at 997.

State public health officials have launched a new online portal for South Carolinians to file complaints about licensed health care professionals. The resource also allows medical providers to report serious accidents and incidents.