Author: Kristin Patten
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EEE Detected in Lowndes County
Mosquito Bite Prevention Key to Preventing Illness VALDOSTA – A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District […]
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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 […]
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REMINDER: MCV4 Requirement For 11th Graders
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 […]
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Ben Hill Health Department Hosts Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Event
FITZGERALD – The Ben Hill County Health Department will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event on March 23. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.at the health department, […]
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Personalizing Your Plate Important for Overall Nutrition
National Nutrition Month recognized in March Developing a healthful eating pattern is not a one-size-fits all endeavor. The key is tailoring your favorite foods to meet your individual nutrient needs. […]
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1A+ Encouraged to Schedule Appointments Now
Wait Times Will Increase After March 8 Vaccine Expansion Governor Brian Kemp announced February 25 that COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will expand March 8 to include educators and staff (Pre-K, K-12, […]
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Lowndes & Berrien County Health Departments COVID Vaccine Shortage
Second Dose Appointments are Current Priority Valdosta – Due to a limited supply of COVID vaccine, Lowndes County Health Department will start contacting individuals January 21 to cancel appointments for […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update 1/5/2020
Thank you to everyone who has registered for vaccine appointment callbacks so far. Our health department staff are hard at work calling everyone who has signed up. We received more […]
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District COVID-19 Cases At All Time High
VALDOSTA – South Health District is currently experiencing the most significant increase in COVID-19 cases that the district has seen since the pandemic began. The positivity rate […]
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Public Health Prioritizing Vaccination
Testing availability may be limited during vaccine rollout VALDOSTA – As COVID-19 vaccine begins being given in our communities, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District staff will […]