SC reports first flu-related death of 2025 season
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reported the first flu-related death of the 2025 season.
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Respiratory virus season has arrived. What to know about getting vaccines
With the change of the weather coming, so comes the uptake in Flu, Covid, and RSV.
Doctors with Prisma Health say it’s time for your flu shot
“If you’re over the age of 65 and the high dose is available, that would be the recommended dose for you. If it’s not available, then still take the standard flu dose, because it’s still more important to receive your flu vaccine than to hold out for the high dose, hoping it becomes available,” she says.
State Health officials encourage vaccinations during flu, and other respiratory disease season
Flu season is almost here and officials with the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) want to make sure you and your family are prepared.
State health officials say the best way to protect yourself and those you love against the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is to get vaccinated.
Get that flu shot: Some pharmacies urging people to schedule flu shot before Fall
Get that flu shot. Some pharmacies are urging people to schedule their flu vaccines now before the Fall begins
DHEC urges residents to get flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is asking residents to get their annual flu shot if they haven't done so already in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 5-9.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is asking residents to get their annual flu shot if they haven’t done so already in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 5-9.
Health officials advise covid booster shot ahead of Thanksgiving
Americans are being advised to get a Covid-19 booster shot before Thanksgiving.
Americans are being advised to get a Covid-19 booster shot before Thanksgiving.
CDC gives updates on RSV, flu cases, both on rise nationally
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to encourage everyone to get your flu shot, and take precautions against respiratory illnesses like Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV.
DHEC reports first flu-related death of season, health officials encourage flu shot
Officials from South Carolina DHEC and Prisma Health are encouraging everyone to get the flu shot as soon as possible. “We’ve definitely seen a dramatic jump in the number of flu cases this year than any recent flu season. So in the last 8 years, we never really started above the baseline level of flu illnesses, and we’re already above that baseline here in the very first week of flu season,” says Dr. Knoche.
Healthcare experts warn of potential flu pandemic
Public healthcare experts are warning nations across the globe to prepare for a future flu pandemic.
