DPH Encourages SC Residents to Get Vaccinated as Flu Season Begins

State health experts urge residents to get vaccinated during flu season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health is reminding people how to stay healthy during flu season. During the September 2025 to 2026 flu season, SCDPH reports there were 212 flu-related deaths, down from 364 the previous season. During that same period, according to SCDPH, 3,300 fewer people were hospitalized from [...]

Flu season begins in South Carolina

With the summer officially in the rear-view mirror, health officials are urging residents across the state to protect themselves and their communities by getting an annual flu shot.

DPH encourages SC residents to get vaccinated as flu season begins

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - As flu season begins, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging residents take steps to avoid illness, including getting an annual seasonal influenza vaccine. Flu season begins in October and extends through May, typically peaking between December and February, DPH says. DPH says the best protection against the [...]

Residents encouraged to get vaccinated as Flu season begins

SC Department of Public Health is recommending residents take steps to get a annual flu shot as the flu season begins.