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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Public Information Officer

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→

Health Concerns Associated with Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Posted on November 9, 2023 by District 2 Public Health

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→

Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

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→