Georgia Counties Share Car Seat Mini Grant
January 17, 2017
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH), Injury Prevention Program is pleased to announce the 2017 recipients of the Child Passenger Safety Mini Grant.
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Zika Virus Information
As of Jan. 25, 2017
112 confirmed travel-related Zika cases in Georgia
See confirmed Zika Cases by County here.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Zika virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The Georgia Department of Public Health cautions travelers, especially women who are pregnant, to protect themselves against mosquito bites when heading to countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.
There are urgent concerns about Zika virus infection and pregnant women. Zika virus infections have been confirmed in infants with microcephaly and in the current outbreak in Brazil, a marked increase in the number of infants born with microcephaly has been reported. Pregnant women or women trying to get pregnant should not travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.
For more information about Zika virus, please review the resources on this page, especially the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Zika Virus Infection
Zika Guidance for Pregnant Women
Zika Prevention
EPA Registered Insects Repellents
Zika FAQ
DPH Zika Virus Campaign Materials
Zika testing guidance for physicians and laboratories
Zika Guidance for Physicians and Healthcare Providers (updated 8/02/16)
Zika virus testing: What laboratorians need to know (updated 8/02/16)
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First Confirmed Flu-Related Death in Georgia
January 10, 2017
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming the first flu-related death in the state this year. The individual was an elderly adult.
Board of Public Health January Meeting
January 6, 2017
ATLANTA – The Board of Public Health will hold its January meeting for the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.
WHEN: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017
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