Author: Kristin Patten
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DPH Confirms Measles in Fulton County Resident
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident of Fulton County. There is no known international travel associated with this case. The
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Stay Ahead of the Flu: Get Vaccinated Today
Flu Shots Now Available The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District (SHD) is encouraging everyone to make their health a priority this flu season by getting a flu
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BROOKS COUNTY: Vital Records Services Unavailable 9/12/2025 (Updated)
UPDATE 9/12/2025: Vital Records services will remain unavailable at the Brooks County Health Department Friday, September 12, 2025. _______ Vital records services will not be available at the Brooks County
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DPH Awaiting CDC/ACIP Guidance Before Administering Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting CDC/ACIP recommendations and clinical guidance for administering the updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine. This has been DPH’s
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Healthcare Transportation and Opioid Prevention Awareness Survey
South Health District is asking for the community’s input on awareness of our opioid prevention program as well as local healthcare transportation needs. Your feedback can help shape the future
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Free Narcan Mailed To You
If you are 18 or older and live in one of our 10 counties, you can get free Narcan (naloxone) mailed to you. Counties include Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook,
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Kelly Chosen to Represent Public Health At National Conference
South Health District Babies Can’t Wait Employee to Attend ASHA VALDOSTA – South Health District is proud to announce that Cassandra Kelly, M.Ed./CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist with the Babies Can’t Wait
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School Flu Clinic Registration Now Open
South Health District is proud to partner with our local schools to offer in-school flu vaccination clinics for the 2025-2026 school year. These clinics will take place this fall, ahead
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Public Health Hosting Community Meeting August 22
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Vaccines Best Tool for Preventing Illness, Protecting Community
South Health District Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month VALDOSTA – With schools back in session and fall just around the corner, now is the perfect time to take steps to