2025 Measles Outbreak

DPH is actively monitoring and responding to a 2025 measles outbreak in the Upstate. See our Outbreak page to learn more.

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Formerly a part of DHEC, DPH provides public health services, health care quality improvements, and resources to everyone in South Carolina.

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Public Health Clinics

Family Planning, immunizations, STD/HIV/Hep C, TB, opioid OD kits with Naloxone (opioid overdose antidote), WIC services, and more offered at locations near you.

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WIC Nutrition Program

WIC is a nutrition program that provides health education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and other services at no cost to families in South Carolina who qualify.

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Vital Records

Vital Records is the state's official records keeper for information about life events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces occurring in South Carolina. They issue certificates and reports.

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Find Health Care Facilities

Access our interactive map identifying all DPH-licensed healthcare facilities and services. The map allows you to search for specific facilities and services and provides up-to-date information.

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Prescription Monitoring Program

View South Carolina dispensed controlled substance prescription trends.

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File Health Care Complaint

File a complaint against a DPH-licensed health care facility or service.

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News

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FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Increases Measles Case Count by Four to 37 Total in 2025, 34 Related to Upstate Outbreak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 31, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is adding four new confirmed cases of measles in Spartanburg County since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina this year to 37 and the total number of cases in the current Upstate outbreak to 34.
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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Greenville County; One Person and One Pet Exposed

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Oct. 28, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Lori Drive and Woodruff Road in Simpsonville, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was potentially exposed and has been referred to their health care provider. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Increases Measles Case Count by Eight to 33 total in 2025, 30 related to Upstate Outbreak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 28, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is adding eight new confirmed cases of measles in Spartanburg County since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina this year to 33 and the total number of cases in the current Upstate outbreak to 30.
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Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to Meet Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

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Oct. 27, 2025
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025 02:00 - 03:30 pm

Renal Dialysis Advisory Council Meeting - Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

*Note: This is a hybrid meeting. See below for the virtual meeting link and directions to the State Health Campus.

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Mobile Health Unit - Greenwood County

Friday, October 24, 2025 10:30 am - 02:30 pm
Trauma Advisory Council Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025 01:00 - 03:30 pm
EMS for Children Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Submit 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 form submission with the S.C. Department of Children's Advocacy.