Northwest Georgia Public Health News
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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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Georgians Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz Products
July 12, 2024 -ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. Diamond Shruumz products may contain harmful and undisclosed ingredients, including psychoactive compounds that can cause serious illness when eaten. These "edibles" are often sold as gummy candies, chocolates, or other snack foods that frequently appeal to children and teenagers.
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Protect Against Mosquito-borne Illnesses
June 30, 2024 -ATLANTA – Summer in Georgia, and along with it, outdoor adventures, picnics, barbeques, and…mosquitoes! Avoiding mosquito bites protects you and your family from mosquito-borne illness and helps prevent the spread of disease in Georgia.
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DPH Confirms Third Measles Case in 2024
April 11, 2024 -ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated individual traveling with an international group of students. The individual, who does not live in the United States, is isolated and receiving treatment at a local hospital. DPH is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify and contact anyone who may have been exposed to the individual and to prevent further spread of measles.