August 1-7, 2019 is World Breastfeeding Week.
Prevent the West Nile Virus in Southeast Georgia
It’s mosquito season, and the West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States.
Measles Confirmed in Overseas Traveler
DPH Urges Georgians to be Vaccinated Before Traveling
Safe and Healthy Summer Fun!
Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer! The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) wants it to be a safe and healthy summer for all Georgians and visitors to the state.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 5-11, 2019.
National Infant Immunization Week
National Infant Immunization Week is April 27-May 4, 2019.
National Public Health Week
National Public Health Week is April 1-7, 2019. Check daily to see the new announcement!
Babies Can’t Wait Public Comments & Public Hearing Notification to Families & Providers
The Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) Program is Georgia’s statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs, aged birth to three, and their families. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency for administration of the BCW system.
Local County Health Departments Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant
Appling, Bulloch, Candler, Coffee, Jeff Davis and Ware County Health Departments were awarded the 2019 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program.
Flu Vaccine Available At Tattnall Health Department in Glennville and Reidsville
Tattnall County Health Department recommends that you protect yourself and your family from the flu by receiving an annual flu vaccination. Even healthy people can get the flu. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccination every year. This means you!