DeKalb Public Health’s Annual Drive-Thru
Vaccination Event is Saturday, Sept. 27
DECATUR, Ga. – Unlike I-20 and I-285 on a typical morning or afternoon, DeKalb Public Health is out to make sure you and your fall and winter routine is flu-free and full speed ahead…within legal limits, of course. On Sat., Sept. 27, DeKalb Public Health will host a drive-thru vaccination event at the Lou Walker Senior […]
Georgia DPH Awaiting CDC/ACIP Guidance
Before Administering Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 3, 2025 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting CDC/ACIP recommendations and clinical guidance for administering the updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine. This has been DPH’s protocol since the first COVID-19 vaccines became available in late 2020. Health departments do not have the updated vaccine in stock, and the CDC […]
Board of Health to Hold August Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 21, in the Bohan Auditorium, located in the Richardson Health Center at 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting include: I. Call […]
DeKalb Health Officials Report
First West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Traps in 2025
DECATUR, Ga. – This morning, DeKalb Public Health received lab confirmation that two of its mosquito surveillance traps tested positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV). These positive traps were stationed in the following ZIP Codes: 30033 – Unincorporated DeKalb/NE Atlanta 30360 – Doraville To date this year, there have been no human […]
DeKalb Health Centers Start Extended Hours
Leading Up to the New School Year
DECATUR, Ga. – The countdown to the new school year has started for school districts in DeKalb County and throughout the metro area. DeKalb Public Health is mission-ready to help parents and guardians get their child(ren) ready to launch healthily into a new school year and reach for the stars of academic success. Beginning Tues., […]
Board of Health to Hold May Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 22, in the Bohan Auditorium, located in the Richardson Health Center at 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting include: Call to Order […]
Board of Health to Hold February Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Bohan Auditorium, located in the Richardson Health Center at 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting include: I. Call […]
Board of Health to Hold November Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Bohan Auditorium, located in the Richardson Health Center at 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Public access will be available via video conference […]
New Information for Obtaining Low THC Oil Cards
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles
No FLUin’…It’s Time to Get Movin’!
DeKalb Public Health’s Drive-Thru Vaccination Event is Friday, Sept. 20
DECATUR, Ga. – As recent brisk morning temperatures mark fall’s impending arrival, DeKalb health officials are preparing to help protect DeKalb County residents against the spread of respiratory illnesses. On Friday, Sept. 20, DeKalb Public Health will host a drive-thru vaccination event at its North DeKalb Health Center, located at 3807 Clairmont Rd. NE, in […]
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