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High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns
Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed ATLANTA – With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more […]
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Warmer Weather Increases Wild Animal
Encounters, Rabies Exposure RiskResidents Reminded To Never Approach Wild Animals Warmer weather has arrived and with it comes an increased potential to encounter wild animals. South Health District’s Environmental Health Department wants to […]
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Public Health Offering At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Over-the-counter Test Kits Available In All 10 County Health Departments VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is now offering over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 test kits […]
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EEE Detected in Lowndes County
Mosquito Bite Prevention Key to Avoiding Illness VALDOSTA – Two mosquito pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District […]
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New Legislation Offers Strong Protection for Georgia Children Exposed to Lead
There is no safe amount of lead in a child’s blood. Even small amounts of lead can result in damage to the brain and nervous system, cause behavioral problems, learning […]
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Preparedness Key During Hurricane Season
The 2022 hurricane season is here, and The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind you that the time to prepare for a hurricane is now, […]
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Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. […]
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National Public Health Week 2022 Recognized
Public Health Is Where You Are Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Heath District wants to recognize the hard work of our public health staff this National Public Health Week. […]
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Celebrate A World Of Flavors This Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month recognized in March Eating healthy doesn’t need to be boring. Trying foods from a variety of cultures is a fun and inclusive way to introduce new, healthy, […]
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Powdered Infant Formula Recall
UPDATE 3/1/2022 A recall of powdered infant formula is expanding to include a specialty formula for infants with certain dietary needs. Abbott Nutrition is now recalling one lot of Similac […]