VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Measles threat in unvaccinated children continues to grow
ATLANTA - The global measles threat continues to grow with millions of children unvaccinated as another year passes. Release: Following years of declines in measles vaccination coverage, measles cases in 2022 have increased by 18%,…
CDC expedite additional doses of new RSV immunization…
ATLANTA - The CDC and FDA will expedite the availability for additional doses of the new RSV immunization for infants. Release: CDC announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip (100 mg), a long-acting…
Georgians encouraged to “Be Your Own Hero” for…
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ad Council launches "Be Your Own Hero" to educate Georgians on Diabetes. Release: Prediabetes is reversible, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
CDC study shows e-cigarette use down among U.S.…
ATLANTA - A new CDC study reports that the use of e-cigarettes is down among U.S. high school students in 2023. Release: A study released from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
CDC investigates multistate Salmonella outbreak link to onions
ATLANTA - The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to onions processed at Gills Onions. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/thompson-10-23/index.html Key Points CDC is…
CDC recommends updated COVID-19 vaccine for Fall/Winter season
ATLANTA - The CDC is recommending everyone to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine for the Fall/Winter Virus Season. Release: CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the…
CDC launches Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launches a new effort aimed at strengthening sepsis patient's survival and recovery rates. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching the Hospital Sepsis…
CDC recommends new immunization to prevent RSV disease…
ATLANTA - A new immunization to help protect all infants under 8 months risk of severe illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus. Release: CDC is recommending a new immunization starting this fall to help protect…