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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.…
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Seafood
Posted October 8, 2021 Fast Facts Illnesses: 102 Hospitalizations: 19 Deaths: 0 States: 14 Recall: Yes Investigation status: Active Salmon Sushi and sushi rolls Salmon Sushi and sushi rolls Salmon 1 2 Recalled Food Seafood distributed by Northeast Seafood Products of Denver, Colorado Distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in…
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The Hidden U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic: Orphaned Children
The Hidden U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic: Orphaned Children – More than 140,000 U.S. Children Lost a Primary or Secondary Caregiver Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic New study highlights stark disparities in caregiver deaths by race and ethnicity, calls for urgent public health response For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 7, 2021Contact:Media Relations(404) 639-3286 NIDA Press Office301-443-6245media@nida.nih.gov One…
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Youth E-Cigarette Use Remains Serious Public Health Concern
Almost 85 Percent of the More Than 2 Million U.S. Middle and High School Students Who Used E-Cigarettes Used Flavored E-Cigarettes in 2021 For immediate release: Thursday, September 30, 2021Contact:Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Alison Hunt, FDA(202) 308-5496 A study released today (attached) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
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CDC Statement on Pregnancy Health Advisory
CDC Statement on Pregnancy Health Advisory Media Statement For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 29, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Today, CDC issued an urgent health advisory to increase COVID-19 vaccination among people who are pregnant, recently pregnant (including those who are lactating), who are trying to become pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future…
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Georgia DPH Follows Federal Recommendations for COVID Booster Shots
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2021 Georgia DPH Follows Federal Recommendations for COVID Booster Shots ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will follow 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. The…
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High Obesity Prevalence Rises
Number of States with High Obesity Prevalence Rises to Sixteen Media Statement For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 15, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The number of states in which at least 35% of residents are obese has nearly doubled since 2018 – and disparities persist – according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
