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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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Increase in Animal Bites Seen Across Southwest Georgia
Public Service Announcement May 11, 2022 Increase in Animal Bites Seen Across Southwest Georgia Albany, GA— The Southwest Georgia Public Health District has seen a recent increase in the number of residents and pets being bitten by wild or stray animals. Before handling an animal, think twice, and avoid getting bit. Animal bites are painful…
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Georgia WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program in Southwest Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2022 Georgia WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program in Southwest Georgia Albany, GA. – Southwest Georgia Public Health will host several WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program events across the region. Each farmer’s market will offer fresh fruits and vegetables to WIC participants. WIC participants must bring their WIC ID card to…
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Youth tobacco product use remains a serious public health concern
Approximately 2.55 Million Students Reported Currently Using a Tobacco Product in 2021 Youth tobacco product use remains a serious public health concern during COVID-19 pandemic Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, March 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) was conducted among U.S. middle and high school students during…
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New Reports on Health and Well-being of Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday, February 18, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 Today, CDC is releasing two new reports in MMWR that provide important insights on the health and well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first report looked at pediatric emergency department visits. The first report looked at pediatric emergency department visits.…
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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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COVID-19 Boosters Remain Safe, Continue to Offer High Levels of Protection Against Severe Disease
Embargoed Until: Friday, February 11, 2022, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Data from two CDC reports today show COVID-19 vaccine boosters remain safe and continue to be highly effective against severe disease over time. In the first study, CDC reviewed data from two of its vaccine safety monitoring systems, v-safe and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). They…
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New Materials for Healthcare Professionals Supporting Pregnant/Postpartum Patients
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 CDC released a new webpage and suite of materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign, which aims to reduce pregnancy-related deaths. Over 700 women die every year due to pregnancy-related complications, and two in three of these deaths are preventable.…
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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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Lee County to Host Vaccine Incentive Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2022 Lee County to Host Vaccine Incentive Event ALBANY, GA-Southwest Public Health District will host several vaccine incentives events across the region this month, including two in Lee County on January 28 and February 25. Individuals 12 and older who receive their first or second shot of Pfizer…
