The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day.
National Infant Immunization Week is April 24 – 30
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Share Health Southeast Georgia Announces Donation of Audiometers to Ware County Schools, and Action Pact
Share Health Southeast Georgia is pleased to provide two
audiometers to Ware County Schools and three audiometers to Action Pact as part
of their Board of Directors’ Community Projects.
Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week
The Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is an annual observance aimed to help raise awareness and encourage preteens to make smart, healthy choices including defending themselves against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Discontinuation of Temporary Formulas
Effective March 1, 2023, temporarily approved non-contract, store-brand, and international formulas will no longer be eligible for issuance by the Georgia WIC Program and redemption by Georgia WIC Program participants.
Plant-based Enfamil Infant Formula Recalled Due to Health Concerns
Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the U.S., is recalling two batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.
Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu
Ware County Board of Health Receives Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Implementation Grant
Fund Total of One Million Dollars to be Dispersed Over Three Years
Centralized Scheduling Tool for Monkeypox Vaccine Now Available on DPH Website
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched an online,
centralized scheduling tool and helpline to locate and make appointments for monkeypox
vaccine.
Mpox Vaccine Appointment Availability
The Southeast Health District has received an initial supply of Mpox vaccine. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-855-473-4374. We are available from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 AM to 5 PM on Fridays. Due to the limited availability of vaccine, the Southeast Health District is following the recommendations of… Read more »