Tag: vaccination
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DPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Metro Atlanta
Unvaccinated Family Members of Previous Case ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January. DPH contacted persons that may have been exposed through contact with the individuals with…
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DPH: Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu Note: The following item was provided by the Department of Public Health for publication. – KtE ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia, and the current flu report lists flu activity at…
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DPH: Monkeypox testing and vaccination information available for Northwest Georgia
Note: The following information was provided by the Northwest Health District for posting. – KtE ROME, GA: The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District has received limited doses of monkeypox vaccine as part of the distribution of federally funded JYNNEOSTM vaccine to public health districts throughout Georgia. These vaccines are available at no…
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COVID-19 Town Hall at Rockmart Theatre provides medical professionals chance to speak out about virus, vaccine
Number of new cases, deaths continue to rise in Polk County September marks the deadliest month yet for virus in Polk County since start of the pandemic with 23 people lost Virus cases top 6,000 with Tuesday increases, another 22 positives added today Redmond Medical professionals urge vaccination to help save lives The toll from…
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Redmond set to host COVID-19 Vaccination Town Hall on September 21
Misinformation around the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccine have caused much concern from medical professionals about keeping local residents healthy and safe, and they hope that an upcoming event will give people the opportunity to learn about the virus and the means to help curtail the spread this month. The Rockmart Theatre is hosting a…
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This graphic representation of COVID-19 was provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. COVID cases growing at new daily records, August closing with four deaths
PCR positives surpass the 5,000 mark since beginning of pandemic locally Polk County’s new number of COVID-19 cases grew by new records twice since this past Friday, with the one-day new case total nearing the 100 mark amid the growing outbreak of the virus that has taken four lives this month, per the latest numbers…
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Northwest Georgia health departments offering third vaccine dose to qualifying individuals
Note: The following item was provided by Northwest Georgia Public Health. – KtE ROME, GA: According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an additional (third) dose of COVID-19 vaccine should be considered for people with moderate to severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive…
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This graphic representation of COVID-19 was provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. COVID-19 cases back on the rise in Polk County amid regional surge
Officials report new spike has filled hospitals with unvaccinated patients The number of new COVID-19 infections is rising again in Polk County, with a spike in numbers reported over the past week with 51 new positives reported since Monday according to the latest figures released by the Georgia Department of Public Health this afternoon. Local…
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Vaccination session available for 12-and-older students on July 29
As the Polk School District gets ready to return to full in-person learning for the 2021-22 Academic Year starting on August 3, there’s an opportunity for students to get vaccinated before heading back to school. COVID-19 vaccinations are being offered in a partnership between the Polk School District and Floyd Medical Center on July 29…
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This graphic representation of COVID-19 was provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Free COVID-19 vaccinations available from the Health Department for Polk County businesses
Numbers continue to trend downward for new cases and deaths, but officials seek to increase vaccination figures to help avoid future spread of COVID Employers who are hoping to ensure their workers remain healthy and on the job have an opportunity to receive free COVID-19 vaccinations from the Polk County Health Department. The availability of…