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 responds to monkeypox case in U.S.
ATLANTA - The CDC's investigating a U.S. case of monkeypox along with tracking multiple cluster that have been reported in several countries. Release: Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating…
STUDY: Majority of children hospitalized with Omicron were…
Data in MMWR reveal the overwhelming number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first few months of Omicron were unvaccinated. Release: Data in MMWR reveal the overwhelming number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 during…
CDC’s Tips campaign celebrates 10th anniversary with new…
The CDC's Tips From Former Smokers celebrates the campaign's 10th anniversary with new ads encouraging people to quit smoking. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign, now celebrating its 10th anniversary,…
CDC reports on maternal vaccination effectiveness
The CDC's MMWR has released reports on maternal vaccination effectiveness and hospitalizations of infants to adolescents against COVID-19. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) releases two reports…
VSU continues following CDC COVID-19 guidelines
Valdosta State University releases COVID-19 guidelines update on their Facebook page as they continue to follow CDC guidance. Release: The CDC recently updated COVID-19 guidelines for isolation and quarantine time, which Valdosta State University, apart…
Flu or COVID-19: Determining difference not so simple
Release: Flu cases across the region are beginning to rise. As we approach peak flu season and with COVID-19 cases still being diagnosed each day across our area, many people want to know “How will…
Georgia DPH recommends pediatric COVID vaccine for children
Release: Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will offer…