Category: District News Release
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends older drivers and their families take time to talk about individual challenges and limitations. The goal is to help older drivers live life to the fullest by keeping them active, healthy and safe in their communities.
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World AIDS Day Event
This is a day for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.
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Make a Plan to Quit Tobacco for Good
Tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of death in Georgia, yet many Georgians still use tobacco, tobacco products or electronic nicotine devices.
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Flu Vaccination: Best Protection
While flu can vary from season to season, the single most effective way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications is the flu vaccine.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Each October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the nation’s annual opportunity to commemorate those who have fought the disease, as well as recognize the advancements in breast cancer research and […]
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Shape Month 2015
As part of Georgia Shape Month, elementary schools in Georgia are invited to participate in Power Up for 30 Day on Sept. 30, an event that will promote physical activity, health and academic achievement in every elementary school across the state.
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First Human Case of WNV in Georgia
Symptoms of WNV include headache, fever, neck discomfort, muscle and joint aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash – that usually develop three to 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.