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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles Download Here ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of the metro Atlanta area. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may…
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DPH Investigating Possible Lead Poisoning fromCinnamon Applesauce Products
DOWNLOAD HERE NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2023 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating several potential cases of high blood lead levels in children around the state who may have eaten recalled cinnamon applesauce pouch products. The FDA says the products contain high levels of lead.The recall is for…
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Stay Healthy for the Holidays Vaccination is Your Best Protection Against Serious Illness
download here NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2023 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it easier for germs to spread, especially those that cause flu, COVID, and RSV. Vaccination is the most important step you can take to…
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Monkeypox Transmission in Public Settings
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August, 9, 2022 Monkeypox Transmission in Public Settings How to Prevent Spread of Infection ATLANTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of today, there are 625 confirmed monkeypox cases in Georgia. Testing and vaccination are available…
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High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2022 High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns ATLANTA – With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the nextseveral days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the GeorgiaDepartment of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to…
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DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage
Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2022 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find babyformula typically used for their child to contact their pediatrician about appropriate nutritional…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard Census Data
NEWS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2022 Atlanta – As of today, the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard has been updated to use 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year census estimates for county-level demographics. Previously, data came from 2018 ACS 5-year census estimates. With the update to 2019 ACS data, some county-level demographic percentages may increase, or decrease based on the…
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DPH News Release – Two COVID-19 Treatments No Longer Authorized for Use
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022 Two COVID-19 Treatments No Longer Authorized for Use – Limited Efficacy Against Omicron Atlanta – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that two monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments for COVID-19 are currently not authorized for use due to…
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COVID-19 Mega-Testing Site Opening January 14 at The Home Depot Backyard
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2022 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Fulton County Government, the Fulton County Board of Health, the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency-Management Agency and Viral Solutions announce the opening of a new testing mega-site at The Home Depot Backyard beginning Friday, January 14. The…
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DPH News Release – COVID-19 Mega Testing Sites Now Open
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2022 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) in partnership with DeKalb County Board of Health, Cobb & Douglas Health Department and Viral Solutions announce the opening of two COVID-19 mega-testing sites. The Cobb County site is located at Jim Miller Park (Gate 1), 1295 Al Bishop…
