‘Count the Kicks’ plans to reduce stillbirths in…

Release: With the goal to save more than 300 babies each year, the Georgia Department of Public Health and Georgia Strong Families are partnering with Count the Kicks, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention public health campaign. …

Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine suspended

The Georgia Department of Public Health has suspended all injections of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine following the lead of the CDD and FDA. A joint statement from those agencies regarding the suspension is…

Over 4.5 Million COVID-19 vaccines administered in GA

Release: Georgia Administers 4.5 Million Vaccines Atlanta, GA - Recently, the Georgia Department of Public Health vaccine dashboard reported over 4.5 million vaccines have been administered in the state of Georgia. Over 3 million Georgians have received at…

Georgia reaches 3 Million administered vaccines

Release: Georgia Administers Over 3 Million Vaccines, 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated Atlanta, GA – Recently, the Georgia Department of Public Health vaccine dashboard reported that over 3 million vaccines have been administered, approximately 82% of the doses allocated…

GA expects to give 83K Johnson & Johnson…

Release: Gov. Kemp: Georgia Ready to Distribute New Vaccine Atlanta, GA – Following the U.S Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued the following…

DPH recognizes National Nutrition Month

Release: Personalizing Your Plate Important for Overall Nutrition National Nutrition Month recognized in March Developing a healthful eating pattern is not a one-size-fits all endeavor. The key is tailoring your favorite foods to meet your…