THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Health Officials Share Tips to Reduce Mosquito Risks…
VALDOSTA — Health officials say simple prevention steps can reduce mosquito-borne illness risks. Release: VALDOSTA – Warmer weather means more time spent outdoors across South Georgia, but it also means mosquito season has arrived. The…
CDC Transfers Hantavirus Cases to Atlanta
ATLANTA — Two hantavirus patients are being transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit in Atlanta. Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control…
CDC releases update in Infant Botulism out break…
ATLANTA - The CDC's rapid response helps to solve first Infant Botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an update in the ongoing investigation of infant…
CDC releases statement on passing of Tips From…
ATLANTA - The CDC's Acting Director releases a statement on the passing of Suzy Ellis, Tips From Former Smokers participant. Release: We are deeply saddened by the passing of Suzy Ellis, a participant in CDC’s Tips…
CDC report finds sharp rise in dangerous drug-resistant…
ATLANTA - A new Center for Disease Control and Prevention report finds a sharp rise in dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. Release: A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in the Annals…
CDC reports latest national data on syphilis in…
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control reports the latest national data on syphilis in newborns and sexually transmitted infections. Release: New provisional CDC data show U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024,…
CDC releases statement on passing of Tips From…
ATLANTA - The CDC releases a statement on the passing of Michael Fletcher, a Tips From Former Smokers participant. Release: We are deeply saddened by the passing of Michael "Mike" Fletcher, a participant in CDC's Tips…
Multistate Salmonella outbreak infects two Georgians
ATLANTA - The CDC releases a food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections including Georgia. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/homedeliverymeals-09-25/index.html. Key Points:…