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’s Advisory Committee on Immunization releases joint statement
ATLANTA - The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization releases a joint statement after a meeting with health and medical experts. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)…
CDC recommends lowering age for pneumococcal vaccination
ATLANTA - The CDC recommends lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old to give more adults protection. Release: The CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization…
CDC data finds one in five adults in…
ATLANTA - New data from the CDC finds that adult obesity prevalence remains high with one in five adults live with obesity. Release: New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than…
CDC UPDATE: Reminder to avoid recalled deli meats
ATLANTA - The CDC Food Safety Alert announces more illnesses and death in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Release: A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted…
GA DPH awarded over $9.6M in funding to…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health was recently awarded more than $9.6 million in funding has been awarded to improve maternal health. Release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced…
Four Georgian’s sickness linked to pet tiny turtles
ATLANTA - The CDC announces an investigation notice into the sell of illegal pet tiny turtles causing illnesses in four Georgians. Release: A CDC investigation notice regarding multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/turtles-08-24/index.html Key Points:…
New CDC data highlight improvements in youth mental…
ATLANTA - New CDC data show improvements in youth mental health but there is a need for safer and more supportive schools. Release: New CDC data released highlight improvements in mental health among some United States teens,…
CDC reports more cases, additional deaths in Listeria…
ATLANTA - A CDC issues a Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria linked to sliced meats. Release: A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been…