DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find baby formula typically used for their child to contact their pediatrician about appropriate nutritional and safe feeding alternatives. Georgia Continue reading DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage

Facts About Rabies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 16, 2022 GAINESVILLE, GA – Although the occurrence of rabies among humans has declined noticeably over the years, the disease continues among wild animals. Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes Continue reading Facts About Rabies

Several District 2 Public Health Covid-19 Testing Sites Set to Close

GAINESVILLE –District 2 Public Health, Mako Labs and LTS are making changes to COVID-19 testing site operations; however, the fight against COVID-19 is not over.  District 2 Public Health will continue to provide COVID vaccines at all 13 county health Continue reading Several District 2 Public Health Covid-19 Testing Sites Set to Close

Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl

Good Afternoon, Please see attached press release regarding the recent increase in fentanyl overdoses.  Several District 2 Public Health counties are impacted by suspected overdose-involved ER visits. Thank you for your help in distributing the message to your community. NEWS Continue reading Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl

Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                      March 1, 2022 Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded Five Reports of Bacterial Infection in Infants Atlanta – A recall of powdered infant formula is expanding to include a specialty formula for infants Continue reading Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded