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…
CDC recommends vaccine due to outbreak in Florida
ATLANTA - Gay and bisexual men living in or traveling to Florida are being urged to get vaccinated due to a meningococcal disease outbreak. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues its collaboration…
CDC rescinds COVID-19 Order for U.S. flights
ATLANTA - The Order requiring a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding a United States flight is being rescinded by the CDC. Release: The CDC is announcing that the Order requiring persons to show a…
CDC invests funding into national cancer programs
ATLANTA - In an effort to prevent and control cancer, the CDC announced first-year funding in a 5-year investment for national programs. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced first-year funding awards…
CDC recommends monkeypox vaccine for at risk
ATLANTA - The Center for Disease Control and Prevention releases recommendations for Jynneos monkeypox vaccine for people who are at risk. Release: MMWR is releasing a report that lays out the recommendations of the Advisory…
Lowndes mosquitos test positive for EEE
VALDOSTA - Local residents are being reminded about mosquito-borne illnesses after EEE detection in Lowndes County. Release: Two mosquito pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s…
Salmonella outbreak prompts peanut butter recall
ATLANTA - The CDC is issuing a food safety alert for an outbreak of Salmonella in multistates prompting a Jif brand peanut butter recall. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg…
CDC responds to monkeypox case in U.S.
ATLANTA - The CDC's investigating a U.S. case of monkeypox along with tracking multiple cluster that have been reported in several countries. Release: Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating…
Firearm deaths: Homicides increase, suicides remain high
ATLANTA - Firearm homicide rates has grown while firearm suicide rates have remained the same, according to a new analysis. Release: CDC Vital Signs analysis chart on firearm deaths as a result of homicides and…