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Atlanta – The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration will expire at the end of theday. Now that we have safe and effective vaccines, ample testing infrastructure, and most peoplehave some level of immunity due to vaccination or infection, COVID-19 is no longer a public healthemergency.As a result of these and other efforts in Georgia, since the end of the peak of the Omicron surge...
https://www.claytoncountypublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/612409cla_1SD_Approval_1.mp4 Jonesboro – The Clayton County Health District wants you to know that it is very important to get tested for STD/STI's today.To make an appointment, call 678.610.7199
Atlanta –Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the U.S., is recalling two batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. To date, no illnesses or adverse events have been reported. ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers was manufactured between August 2022 and...
Jonesboro – The Clayton County Health District in-conjunction with The Statewide Network and Morehouse School of Medicine are seeking community input from the parents and caregivers of middle school and high school aged youth.. ###
Jonesboro – Dr. Mario Majette serves as the District Health Director for the Clayton Health District, District 3-3, in Jonesboro, Georgia. He began his new role on January 17, 2023. Dr. Mario Majette grew up in Middletown, PA and is a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He completed...
Atlanta –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,495,831.85 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant funding is used to provide technical assistance and resources to partner agencies statewide, develop community support for motor vehicle safety programs, support data linkages and help evaluate program efforts. “This long-standing, unique partnership...
Don’t Make Flu a Guest for the Holidays Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to get vaccinated against flu right now. Flu activity is already widespread in Georgia – earlier than we’ve seen in recent years. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, you have time to protect yourself and your family and friends by not waiting another day to get vaccinated....
Follow Safety Tips From DPH Atlanta – As the spooky season kicks into high gear this weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends the following tips to help ensure everyone has a safe, fun time while making the rounds at fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, parties, and the traditional door-to-door hunt for goodies. Costumes Be sure costumes, masks, wigs, beards, and other...
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu Atlanta – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is already widespread in Georgia – earlier than we’ve seen in recent years. “Every individual over the age of six months should get a flu vaccine – not just for their own protection, but to protect others around them who may be more vulnerable to the flu and its...
Atlanta –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will begin offering the new bivalent COVID-19 booster this week, as shipments of the vaccine arrive in the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend the bivalent booster manufactured by Pfizer for individuals aged 12 and older; and they recommend the...