SC flu activity ‘very high’ with over 8K cases confirmed this season
The most recent flu data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows South Carolina flu activity is notably high.
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SCDPH confirms season’s first pediatric influenza-related death in SC
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Friday that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of the season.
DHEC expert speaks about staying safe from sickness during flu season
This year, DHEC is reporting that cases are particularly high here in the Palmetto State.
Flu season getting underway in SC, experts provide healthcare tips
Along with the flu, Doctor Pamela Bailey, with Prisma Health, says COVID, RSV, and other respiratory viral infections can spread. Bailey says with similar symptoms, it may be hard to tell respiratory illnesses apart.
Health experts say cases of the flu on the decline
The number of new influenza infections has tapered off, but health experts ask you to remain cautious
ONE-ON-ONE: Prisma pediatrician answers questions on increased number of flu and RSV cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — After the past two years of low flu case numbers, DHEC is reporting a rise in cases of the virus as well as another virus that is mainly impacting young children. Patients with both influenza and RSV are showing up at Prisma Health centers. Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch, Prisma Health Pediatrics :00-07 “We’re full to the…
Health officials concerned about this year’s flu season
Health officials are becoming increasingly concerned about this year's flu season.
Health officials are becoming increasingly concerned about this year’s flu season.
DHEC confirms first flu-related death of 2020 flu season in SC
On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the first flu-related death of this year’s flu season in the state.
Number of flu cases in South Carolina steadily on the rise
DHEC says nearly 100 people have already been hospitalized this flu season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –More and more people across the state are starting to come down with the flu. Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says nearly 100 people have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms already this year. “We had our first flu-associated death that was reported in the Upstate a few weeks ago, and…
This flu season is the longest in a decade, CDC says
This year’s flu season is a record breaker.
