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…
Flu Shots Encouraged by Ga Dept of Public…
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Vaccinate Against Flu Georgia Department of Public Health Reminds Georgians of National Influenza Vaccination Week VALDOSTA - Last year Georgia experienced one of the worst flu seasons in recent…
CDC Warns Against Consumption of Romaine Lettuce
ATLANTA - CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak. This investigation is ongoing and the…
World AIDS Day 2018; Recognizing the 30th Anniversary
VALDOSTA – World AIDS Day is a global health event held annually on December 1. The event offers an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for those living…
Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Adults Lowest Ever Recorded
ATLANTA - Cigarette smoking has reached the lowest level ever recorded among U.S. adults, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and…
Illnesses Linked to Cake Mixes
ATLANTA - CDC, state partners, and FDA are investigating five illnesses in three states to determine if they are linked to recently recalled Duncan Hines cake mixes. More information can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/agbeni-11-18/index.html. Key…
CDC Releases Warning to Avoid Recalled Sugar Smacks…
ATLANTA - Kellogg's popular breakfast cereal, Sugar Smacks, was recalled on June 14, 2018 due to possible Salmonella contamination which made 130 people sick in 36 states. Thirty-four of those were forced into hospitals. There…
Valdosta > Sometimes it takes a village: Immunization…
VALDOSTA -- Immunization is a shared responsibility. Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death. They not only help protect our children when we vaccinate them,…