US EditionSouth Carolina's First Flu-Related Death of the Season Reported in the Lowcountry
South Carolina Department of Public Health urges vaccination as influenza circulates widely, with the first flu-related death reported in the Lowcountry region this season.
- Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health announced the state's first influenza-associated death of the season, confirming the individual was from the Lowcountry and the season began September 28.
- Amid circulation of other viruses, health officials noted the season could bring significant activity from influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus .
- DPH recommends that everyone six months and older get vaccinated, noting it takes about two weeks for full protection, and people can call 1-855-472-3432 at DPH clinics.
- DPH noted Flu Watch updates every Wednesday to track activity, and state officials confirmed the death but did not specify the county or name.
- DPH urged South Carolinians to get vaccinated as soon as possible, highlighting young children, pregnant women, people 65 and older, and those with chronic health conditions as most at risk.
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