Flu activity in SC steadily increasing for the third week, SCDHEC officials say
The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced that flu activity in South Carolina is widespread in the state for the third week in a row.
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DHEC confirms first Flu related Death in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Health officials on Thursday confirmed South Carolina’s first flu related death. According to a release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a person in the region of the Lowcountry died from complications due to the flu. Dr. Lilian Peake, DHEC director of public health, said “This is our first lab-confirmed, influenza-associated death…
Places to get vaccinated to avoid the Flu
It’s almost that time of year again and after 2017 when we saw one of the worst flu seasons ever, the CDC recommends getting a flu shot sooner rather than later.
DHEC: 16 More People Die from Flu
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – State health officials say 16 more people have died in South Carolina after being stricken by the flu. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that the latest deaths bring the state’s total number of flu deaths to 167 since the flu season began in October. There are some signs of improvement. Health officials…
CDC: Flu Season Worsens Nationally
NEW YORK (AP) – It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation’s flu report, too: It’s gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead. The government’s latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week. One of every 14 visits to doctors and clinics were for symptoms of the flu. That’s the highest level since…
DHEC encourages South Carolinians to get flu shot
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging residents to protect themselves against the flu as the season continues.
Palmetto Health offers free flu shots throughout fall
Midlands hospital system, Palmetto Health, said Wednesday that it plans to offer free flu shots at clinics throughout the fall.
Library System Offering Free Shots for Flu Season
Richland Library, in partnership with Walgreen’s, is offering free flu shots at clinics until November.
SC DHEC officials say 6 more have died from flu
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – State health officials say six more people died of flu in South Carolina during the last flu season. The Greenville News reports that figures from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control show that brings the total numbers of deaths from the virus this season to 53. Most of those – 42 – were ages…
Protect Yourself from the Flu: Tips from DHEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The recent death of a Lexington teen, caused by the flu, is serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers of the season. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control medical consultant Dr. Tracy Foo to find out what you need to know to keep your family healthy…
