South Health District News
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First Sexually Transmitted Zika Case Confirmed in Georgia
A non-pregnant female was infected by her male partner who had traveled to Brazil earlier this year and was among Georgia’s confirmed travel-related cases. The woman who was infected had not traveled out of the country. She and her partner have fully recovered. Continue Reading
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Report Animal Bites Immediately
While spring time brings sunshine and warm weather allowing people to be outside more often, it also means more animals are on the move. A rabid bat that many people […] Continue Reading
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Immunization is a Shared Responsibility
Immunization is a shared responsibility. Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death. Continue Reading
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Tip ‘n Toss Campaign
Your local health department is urging residents to clean up around their homes, their yards and their communities and discard unnecessary items that can hold water. Tip ‘n Toss after every rainfall to reduce the number of mosquitoes and prevent the spread of Zika virus in South Georgia. Continue Reading
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DPH & Hartsfield-Jackson Partner to Prevent Zika Spread
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) in collaboration with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is urging travelers to protect themselves from mosquito bites and help prevent the spread of […] Continue Reading
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Additional Cases of Travel-Related Zika Virus Confirmed in Georgia
DPH is confirming two additional travel-related cases of Zika virus in Georgia. This brings the total number of travel-related cases of Zika virus in the state to three. Continue Reading
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First Travel-Related Zika Case Confirmed in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health is confirming the first travel-related case of Zika virus in Georgia. Testing was done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue Reading
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Zika Precautions for Travelers
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) cautions travelers, especially women who are pregnant, headed to countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, among others. Continue Reading
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School Health Summit
The summit is a one day training that is being offered to school administrators, teachers, nutrition directors and principals. Continue Reading
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National Influenza Vaccination Week
The holidays are meant for gathering with family and friends, decorating, and indulging in delicious meals. Don’t let the flu virus keep you stuck in bed. Continue Reading