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 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…
CDC updates, simplifies RSV recommendations
ATLANTA - The CDC has simplified the recommendations for respiratory viruses to help protect those most at risk. Release: CDC released an updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including…
CDC issues multistate food safety alert for raw…
ATLANTA - The CDC has issued a food safety alert due to a multistate E. coli outbreak regarding raw milk cheese. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections has been…
CDC public warning against charcuterie meats expanded
ATLANTA - The CDC expands the warning against eating potentially contaminated charcuterie meats as the cases of Salmonella infections double. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been updated: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/charcuterie-meats-01-24/index.html …
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie…
ATLANTA - The CDC recently released a multistate food safety alert for an outbreak of Salmonella linked to select charcuterie meats. Release: Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa A CDC food…
CDC announces high levels of flu increases across…
ATLANTA - The CDC announces a warning of high levels of flu-like illnesses are massively increasing across the United States. Release: High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states according to…
CDC encourages vaccinations for seniors in care facilities
ATLANTA - The CDC announces that vaccines are available for seniors in nursing homes to protect against fall/winter respiratory illnesses. Release: New research in this week’s MMWR finds that most nursing home residents haven't received an updated COVID-19…