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 Georgians get updated COVID-19, flu vaccines
ATLANTA - The CDC recommends that Georgians get the updated COVID-19 vaccines and the updated flu vaccines for protection. Release: The CDC recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to…
Georgia ranks in top 10 states with most…
IN OTHER NEWS - According to a new study using data from the CDC, Georgia ranks in the top 10 states with the most gun related deaths. Release: New research has revealed the states most…
Georgia reports illness linked to bearded dragon Salmonella…
ATLANTA - The CDC is investigating Salmonella infection outbreaks linked to bearded dragons that includes Georgia and eight other states. Release: A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/cotham-06-24/index.html Key Points:…
CDC warns Georgians of Salmonella outbreak linked to…
ATLANTA - The CDC releases a warning of Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers in 25 states including Georgia. Release: A CDC investigation notice regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/africana-06-24/index.html State of ResidenceNumber of Sick…
Study finds Georgia increases 41% in ADHD over…
ATLANTA - A recent study by the CDC found that Georgia has had a 41 percent increase in ADHD reports over the past two decades. Release: According to recent data by the Centers for Disease Control…
CDC releases guidance to prevent spread of infections…
ATLANTA - The CDC released a guidance for preventing the spread of infections in schools to keep children healthy and learning. Release: CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools. The…
CDC unveils revamped website
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unveils a newly revamped website to better communicate with the public. Release: Take a quick video tour of the site Welcome to the New CDC.gov! (youtube.com).…
Georgia ranks in top five states with most…
ATLANTA - Data from the CDC finds that Georgia ranks in the top five states with the most babies being born prematurely. Release: Mississippi has the highest rate of babies born before 37 completed weeks…