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…
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,…
New CDC Director was sworn in by Secretary…
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the swearing in of the new Director by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Release: Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in as Director of the Centers…
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 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…