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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 30, 2024 District 2 Public Health is committed to keeping our local communities informed about rabies prevention. Although the occurrence of rabies among humans has declined noticeably over the years, the disease continues among wild Continue reading Rabies Prevention
NEWS RELEASE January 24, 2024 Dawsonville, GA – Dawson County Health Department was awarded the 2024 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Through the Mini-Grant, Dawson County Health Department will provide car seats Continue reading Dawson County Health Department Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant
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
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
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