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CDC Reports Increase in Human Rabies Cases Linked to Bats in the U.S.
Three U.S. rabies deaths in just five weeks Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, January 6, 2022, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is raising awareness of the risks of rabies from bats in the U.S. after three people, including one child, died from rabies between late September and early November…
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CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 5, 2022Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Today, CDC is endorsing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old. CDC now recommends that adolescents age 12 to 17 years old should receive a booster shot 5 months after their…
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PUBLIC HEALTH CONTINUES TO OFFER TESTING IN COLQUITT COUNTY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH CONTINUES TO OFFER TESTING IN COLQUITT COUNTY ALBANY, GA-With COVID-19 cases spiking across Southwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds residents of Colquitt County and the rest of the region that testing is available through a number of public health facilities. “The current…
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CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster at 5 Months, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Children
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 4, 2022Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Today, CDC is updating our recommendation for when many people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months for people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. This means that people can now receive an mRNA booster shot 5 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary…
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DPH News Release – Georgia Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments
DECEMBER 30, 2021 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 30, 2021 Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™ Available at Select Retail Pharmacies Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the allocation of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 to select retail pharmacies in Georgia. Initial supply of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™ from the federal government is…
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DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing
Emergency Departments for COVID Testing NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2021 DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing Atlanta – To help keep hospital emergency departments open to treat medical emergencies, individuals seeking COVID testing…
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CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population Media Statement For Immediate Release: Monday, December 27, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public. People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if…
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CDC Releases Emergency Guidance for Healthcare Facilities to Prepare for Potential Omicron Surge
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 23, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 With the growing number of COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant, and consistent with current understanding of the disease trajectory, CDC is releasing updated guidance for isolation and quarantine for healthcare workers, decreasing their isolation time after infection with COVID-19. Additionally, CDC is releasing an update to guidance…
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Narcan Readily Available in Dougherty County
Albany, Ga. – The Southwest Health District offers anyone 18 and older a drug called Narcan used to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose. It’s always available free of charge without a prescription on Wednesdays, 1-5pm, at the Dougherty County Health Department. The week after Christmas week, Narcan will be available Monday through Friday,…
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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Packaged Salads Produced by Fresh Express
Posted December 22, 2021 CDC is currently investigating two separate Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads. This outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express. The other outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Dole. Fast Facts Recalled Food On December 20, 2021, Fresh Express recalledexternal icon several brands of packaged salad products. The recall includes all Use-By…
