South Health District News
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Beat The Rush For Back-to-School Immunizations
Lowndes Health Dept. Hosting Back-To-School Bash VALDOSTA – Summer fun is here, but school is just around the corner! Are your children up-to-date on their back-to-school vaccinations? The Lowndes County […] Continue Reading
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EEE Detected Across South Georgia
Irwin, Lowndes Mosquito Pools and Berrien Horse Test Positive VALDOSTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received three positive Eastern Equine Encephalitis notifications. A horse in […] Continue Reading
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EEE Detected in Lowndes County
EEE Detected in Lowndes County Mosquito Bite Prevention Key to Avoiding Illness VALDOSTA – A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The Georgia […] Continue Reading
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Public Health Community Meeting May 31st
Join South HealthDistrict’s ConsortiumTask Force on May 31st for ourquarterly meeting aswe discuss ways toimprove healthoutcomes for ourconsumers and thecommunity. Refreshments will be provided. The meeting will begin at 9:30AM […] Continue Reading
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Annual WIC Farmers Markets Return
Annual WIC Farmers Markets Return Markets Being Held Across District in May, June, July VALDOSTA –Warm weather means it’s time to enjoy delicious South Georgia fruits and vegetables. To ensure […] Continue Reading
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Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Ground Beef Products Sold in Walmart Due to Possible E. coli
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 – Cargill Meat Solutions, a Hazleton, Pa., establishment, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department […] Continue Reading
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Public Health Celebrates National Infant Immunization Week
VALDOSTA – Families are at the heart of our communities, and their health is our priority. That’s why the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is proud to […] Continue Reading
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4/11/24 OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 9:30/ BROOKS CLOSED
DELAYED OPENING: Due to the severe weather that has impacted our region, all public health clinics and offices will delay opening until 9:30AM. We apologize for any inconvenience. BROOKS COUNTY: […] Continue Reading
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Increase in Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the U.S. and Globally
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date […] Continue Reading
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Increased Temperatures Increases Rabies Exposure Risk
As Weather Warms, Residents Reminded to Never Approach Wild Animals Spring is right around the corner, and with warmer weather comes an increase in the potential to encounter wild animals. […] Continue Reading