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DPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Metro 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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Georgia DPH Launches Voluntary Awareness Training to Prevent Human Trafficking
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.
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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro 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.
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Now Available: De-Escalation Action Guide
CISA has released the De-escalation Action Guide, a new resource to empower staff and community members to recognize, assess, de-escalate, and report suspicious behaviors that may indicate a potential threat.
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CISA: Enhancing Cyber Resilience
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Insights from CISA Red Team Assessment of a U.S. Critical Infrastructure Sector Organization. This advisory provides network defenders and software manufacturers with recommendations for improving their cybersecurity posture based on lessons learned and key findings from an assessment.
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2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
The Centers for Disease Control issued a press release on November 12, 2024 regarding the 2023 STI data for the U.S. Although the number of STIs in the country remains high, the report indicates the epidemic could be slowing.
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Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond Shruumz Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies
The FDA and CDC are warning consumers not to eat Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies after several reports of serious illness.
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COVID-19 Drive Through Testing Sites Closing
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites at the end of June 2024. COVID-19 testing will continue to be available through kiosks located throughout the state.
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Adverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections
CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state and local partners are investigating clusters of 22 people in 11 U.S. states reporting adverse effects after receiving injections with counterfeit botulinum toxin or injections administered by unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings, such as homes or spas.
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Region J Representatives Attend 2024 EMAG Summit
Several members of the Region J Healthcare Coalition attended the 2024 Emergency Managers Association of Georgia Summit in Savannah in April. The annual conference provides opportunities to network while learning about best practices and new developments in the field of emergency response.
