Northwest Georgia Public Health News
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DPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Metro Atlanta, Unvaccinated Family Members of Previous Case
February 7, 2025 -ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January.
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, DPH Launches Voluntary Awareness Training for EMS Personnel
January 30, 2025 -ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma in partnership with Governor Brian Kemp, and First Lady Marty Kemp, is launching voluntary training for EMS personnel on how to identify potential victims of human trafficking. The EMS training is in conjunction with Human Trafficking Prevention Month and provides an opportunity to raise awareness and combat this heinous crime.
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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta
January 28, 2025 -ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. DPH is working to identify any persons that may have been exposed through contact with the individual between Jan.19-24, 2025 when they were infectious. The individual acquired the virus while traveling within the United States.
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New Information for Obtaining Low THC Oil Cards
October 18, 2024 -ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health is announcing several changes to the process for obtaining Low THC Oil cards. These changes are in accordance with Georgia Code 31-2A-18 and will benefit patients and caregivers.
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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta
August 19, 2024 -The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated.
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