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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.
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Georgia Dept. of Public Health Confirms Third Measles Case in 2024
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.
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Increase in Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the U.S. and Globally
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially important for families with children planning to travel outside of…
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Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers
On Feb. 16, FEMA partnered with the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) to launch the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers. Caregivers face unique challenges in preparing themselves, their support networks and their care recipients for disasters.
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Georgia Department of Public Health Requests Reports of Suspect Measles Cases
After confirming a case of measles in a resident of the metro Atlanta area, the Georgia Department of Public Health issued a Health Alert requesting reports of suspect measles cases.
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Healthcare Providers – Sign up for public health alerts via SMS or email
The Georgia Department of Public Health is partnering with the Georgia Poison Center and STOPit Notify to provide you with the latest alerts, information, and recommendations from Public Health.
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Request for Information (RFI): HHS Initiative to Enhance National All Hazards Hospital Situational Awareness
Public input is requested from entities across the health care readiness community on an HHS initiative to enhance national all hazards hospital situational awareness.
