The Mauldin Health Department, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and other state agencies, has announced its participation in the 2025–2030 State Health Improvement Plan—a new set of public health guidelines aimed at improving community wellness, vaccination compliance, and disease reporting across the Upstate.
Overview of the New Guidelines
Announced in mid-October 2025, these guidelines align with statewide health goals under the Live Healthy South Carolina initiative. According to DPH Deputy Director Dr. Karla Buru, the new framework focuses on lowering chronic disease rates, improving preventive care access, and modernizing disease surveillance systems.
Key elements include:
Expanded community vaccination programs, particularly for children under 12 and senior residents.
Improved tracking of infectious diseases through electronic laboratory reporting (ELR).
Environmental health initiatives tied to cleaner air and public sanitation improvements coordinated by Mauldin’s Public Works Department.
Updated Immunization Requirements (Effective July 1, 2025)
DPH’s new 2025–2026 School Immunization Policy introduces incremental updates that affect childcare, preschool, and K–12 programs across Greenville County, including Mauldin area schools.
Important updates include:
Tdap booster: Required for grades 7–12 (must be given on or after the 10th birthday).
Varicella (chickenpox): Two doses mandatory for grade 11 entry.
Hepatitis A: Two doses required for 5th graders and below, given six months apart.
Documentation: All records must be submitted on the SC Certificate of Immunization (DPH Form 4024).
Students who have not met the vaccination requirement will not be allowed to attend Mauldin schools on the first day of the term.
Public Health Reporting Requirements
Under the newly revised 2025 South Carolina Reportable Conditions List, all healthcare entities—including Mauldin-based clinics and labs—must report notifiable diseases within specified time frames.
Immediately reportable (24/7 by phone): emerging infections, tuberculosis, and suspected outbreaks.
Report within 24 hours: COVID-19, influenza hospitalization data, and antibiotic-resistant infections.
Report within 3 business days: all other lab-confirmed conditions and elevated blood lead levels (≥3.5 mcg/dL).
Regional reporting for Mauldin (Greenville County) goes through the Midlands Regional Office at 2000 Hampton Street, Columbia, or by calling (888) 801‑1046.
Goals for Mauldin Community Health
Within city limits, the Mauldin Health Department will integrate these guidelines into local outreach efforts:
Free vaccination clinics at schools and public centers starting November 2025.
Expanded sanitation audits targeting parks and residential areas.
Public education workshops on chronic disease prevention scheduled quarterly through 2026.
These updated guidelines mark Mauldin’s active alignment with South Carolina’s broader five‑year health strategy, emphasizing prevention, transparency, and stronger local‑state coordination.
SOURCES
[1](https://wach.com/news/local/department-of-public-health-to-unveil-5-year-state-health-improvement-plan-south-carolina-healthcare)
[2](https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/2025-06/Final-School-Law-Letter-2025-2026_20250646.pdf)
[3](https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/00164-ENG-CR_2025.pdf)
[4](https://cityofmauldin.org/departments/public-works/)
[5](https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/mauldinh/page.asp?titleid=health-room)
