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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: January 21, 2024 Eastanollee, Stephens County, GA – A raccoon in the area of Freeman Creek Road recently tested positive for rabies. Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes occur Continue reading RABIES IDENTIFIED IN RACCOON IN EASTANOLLEE, Stephens County, GA
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 18, 2024 DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro AtlantaMMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated Continue reading DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia, and the current flu report lists flu activity at the Continue reading Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
CUMMING, Ga. — A raccoon captured in Cumming tested positive for rabies, officials confirmed. The raccoon was found in the area of Hickory Bluff Drive and was captured Thursday, according to Forsyth County officials. Forsyth County Animal Services said the Continue reading Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies, Forsyth County Officials Confirm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 9, 2023 District 2, Public Health Gainesville, GA — As wildfire favorable conditions continue, and fires emerge across parts of North Georgia, local health officials are warning residents about the potential health concerns associated with exposure to Continue reading Health Concerns Associated with Wildfire Smoke Exposure