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New COVID Variant Reinforces Need for Vaccination and Testing
New Distribution Process for Monoclonal Antibody Treatments in Georgia SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2021 ATLANTA – The federal government has changed the way COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments will be distributed in the United States, including Georgia. The decision announced Monday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the result…
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Drug Overdoses Continue to Surge in Dougherty County
OCTOBER 25, 2021 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 25, 2021 Atlanta – As of today, 50% of all Georgians (5,154,793) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC considers individuals fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a 2-dose series (Moderna or Pfizer) and two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (J&J). More than…
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Veterans Day
All Southwest District health departments and offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11 for the Veterans’ Day holiday. COVID-19 testing will be available through MAKO at the Dougherty County Health Department from 9 am to 2 PM. Click here to schedule an appointment. Our regular business hours will resume Friday, Nov 12. We apologize for…
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New CDC Study: Vaccination Offers Higher Protection than Previous COVID-19 Infection
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Southwest Health District Offering COVID Booster Shots
Southwest Health District Offering COVID Booster Shots FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2021 Southwest Health District Offering COVID Booster Shots Albany, Ga. – In following the guidance and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) for COVID vaccine booster shots, Southwest Health District is…
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CDC Launches New Education Campaigns Aimed at Preventing Drug Overdose Deaths
Press Release For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 27, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 To save more lives from drug overdose, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched four complementary education campaigns intended to reach young adults ages 18—34 years. The campaigns provide information about the prevalence and dangers of fentanyl, the risks and consequences…
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50% of Georgians Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
OCTOBER 25, 2021 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 25, 2021 Atlanta – As of today, 50% of all Georgians (5,154,793) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC considers individuals fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a 2-dose series (Moderna or Pfizer) and two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (J&J). More than…
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Moderna and J&J Boosters Authorized
OCTOBER 22, 2021 Booster Doses Authorized for Moderna and J&J COVID Vaccines Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will begin offering booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID vaccine Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, pending guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These boosters…
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CDC Food Safety Alert: Whole onions identified as the source of large ongoing Salmonella outbreak
What You Should Do: Do not buy or eat any whole fresh red, white, or yellow onions if they were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, and distributed by ProSource Inc. Throw away any whole red, white, or yellow onions you have at home that do not have a sticker or packaging. Wash surfaces and containers that…
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It’s time to come into county health departments for flu shots
It’s time to come into county health departments for flu shots October 18, 2021 Contact: Carolyn Maschke, Public Information Officer For Immediate Release 229-352-4275, 229-869-0388; Carolyn.Maschke@dph.ga.gov ALBANY – The 14 county health departments in Southwest Health District have received shipments of seasonal flu vaccine and are recommending patients come in now for flu shots.…
