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COVID Cases Rising Across Region
VALDOSTA – COVID cases are on the rise as the nation battles the newest surge. Omicron is spreading rapidly and that includes the 10 counties served by the Georgia Department […]
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DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing
Atlanta – To help keep hospital emergency departments open to treat medical emergencies, individuals seeking COVID testing should not go to hospital emergency departments, unless they are experiencing severe COVID-19 […]
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COVID-19, Flu Do Not Take A Holiday
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind everyone that COVID-19 and the flu do not take a holiday, and neither should your precautions. […]
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Unlicensed Restaurants Risk to Public Health
Social media continues to gain popularity as a platform for promoting and conducting business. This trend has also led to an increase in unlicensed restaurants, which are typically operated out of […]
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Flu or COVID-19?
Determining Difference Not So Simple VALDOSTA – Flu cases across the region are beginning to rise. As we approach peak flu season and with COVID-19 cases still being diagnosed […]
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SHD recognizes World AIDS Day 2021
VALDOSTA – As our nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important remember that others are battling through a different, less publicly discussed, pandemic. The Georgia Department of […]
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COVID Vaccine Recommended For Children 5-11 Years Old
Vaccination, with other preventive measures, can protect children from COVID-19 Atlanta – Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization […]
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WORLD AIDS DAY 2021 REGISTRATION
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Booster Doses Authorized for Moderna and J&J COVID Vaccines
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will begin offering booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID vaccine Tuesday, Oct. […]
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Don’t Wait, Vaccinate!
Flu and COVID Vaccines Available at Health Department Flu season is just around the corner and now is the time to get your flu vaccine. Receiving your annual flu vaccination […]