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…
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…
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 …