May 25, 2021 VALDOSTA – Before starting the 2021-2022 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was received ... More
MCV4 Vaccine Required For 2021-2022 School Year
VALDOSTA – Before starting the 2021-2022 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday. Read More
Homebound COVID-19 Vaccinations
Georgia residents who are currently homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disability and are unable to travel to a COVID-19 vaccination site can request to receive vaccination at their home. Read More
COVID-19 Testing Changes
Beginning Monday, March 29, 2021, health departments throughout South Health District will begin offering rapid COVID-19 testing as a clinical appointment. Read More
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2021: SHD Billing Insurance for COVID Vaccine
As of March 1, all county health departments within South Health District will begin billing insurance for an administration fee for the COVID vaccine. There will be no out-of-pocket expense for anyone. Individuals who do not have insurance will not be charged the administration fee. This change will also apply to individuals who have already received their first vaccine at a health department; if the individual is insured, the second dose will be billed to insurance. Again, there will be no out-of-pocket expense for anyone, insured or uninsured, who receives their vaccine through public health. Those who are insured should bring their insurance card to their visit for verification. Read More
Welcome to South Health District
South Health District’s mission is to prevent disease and injury, promote health and well-being and prepare for and respond to disasters in the counties of Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, and Turner.
South Health District News
May 17, 2021 Effective July 1, 2021, children 16 years of age and older, who are entering the 11th grade (including new entrants), must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate ... More
Apr 27, 2021 Georgia residents who are currently homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disability and are unable to travel to a COVID-19 vaccination site can request to receive vaccination at ... More
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South Health District serves residents in south central Georgia. To find information about your local county health department, please select their page below.