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…
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:…
DPH awaiting CDC/ACIP guidance on updated COVID-19 vaccine
ATLANTA - The Department of Public Health is awaiting CDC/ACIP guidance before administering updated COVID-19 vaccine. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting CDC/ACIP recommendations and clinical guidance for administering the updated…
CDC investigates Salmonella infections outbreak link to eggs…
ATLANTA - CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs in Georgia and several other states. Release:
HHS releases statement on tragic event at CDC…
ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services releases a statement on the recent tragic events at the CDC Atlanta campus. Release: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the…
CDC launches new youth substance use, mental health…
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launches a new campaign to address youth substance use and mental health. Release: The back-to-school season is a great time to engage with youth about mental…
CDC releases statement on passing of former smokers campaign…
ATLANTA - The CDC releases a statement on the passing of a CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® campaign participant. Release: It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of Christine Brader, a devoted mother, grandmother,…