Georgia Flu Surveillance Update Week 4 – 2024

Week 3 (Ending January 20, 2024) As of Week 4, Georgia flu activity was Very High=11 (on the scale of 1-13). Activity levels are based on the percent of outpatient visits in Georgia due to Influenza-like illness during this timeframe. Continue reading Georgia Flu Surveillance Update Week 4 – 2024

Rabies Prevention

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

Georgia Flu Surveillance Update Week 3 – 2024

Week 3 (Ending January 20, 2024) As of Week 3, Georgia flu activity was High=10 (on the scale of 1-13). Activity levels are based on the percent of outpatient visits in Georgia due to Influenza-like illness during this timeframe. For Continue reading Georgia Flu Surveillance Update Week 3 – 2024

RABIES IDENTIFIED IN RACCOON IN EASTANOLLEE, Stephens County, GA

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

Georgia Flu Surveillance Update Week 2 – 2024

Week 2 (Ending January 13, 2024) As of Week 2, Georgia flu activity was Very High=11 (on the scale of 1-13). Activity levels are based on the percent of outpatient visits in Georgia due to Influenza-like illness during this timeframe. Continue reading Georgia Flu Surveillance Update Week 2 – 2024