World Rabies Day, September 28, 2011
Rabies General information Rabies is caused by a virus that animals and people can get through certain exposures to the saliva or nervous tissue from a rabid animal and is nearly always fatal without proper postexposure prophylaxis [treatment] (PEP). Rabies is zoonotic, which means it can spread from animals to people. Rabies is 100% preventable. […]
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Vote Down Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinance
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted against proposed amendments to make the current no-smoking ordinance more comprehensive. The proposed amendments presented to the commissioners by the DeKalb County Board of Health would have prohibited smoking in all public places including parks, playgrounds, entrances and exits to buildings, restaurants, bars including adult entertainment establishments, outdoor […]
Tucker Middle School Hosts First Annual 5K Run/Walk to Fight Childhood Obesity
The Picture of Health Foundation, Tucker Middle School, DeKalb County Board of Health and their partners will host a 5K walk/run and community health fair on Saturday, September 24, 2011. The certified 5K run/walk begins at Tucker Middle School, located at2160 Idlewood Road in Tucker. The run/walk is followed by a community health fair with […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus
The DeKalb County Board of Health reports its first human case ofWest Nilevirus in the county. The individual is a 79-year-old male who lives in Tucker and is currently recovering at home. “It is very unfortunate that one of our DeKalb residents has developedWest Nilevirus. I hope this will remind everyone to continue using precautions […]
Plans for Fall should Include Getting a Flu Shot
As you prepare for fall, be sure to include “Get a flu shot” on your to do list. The DeKalb County Board of Health will begin offering flu shots on Monday, Aug. 29. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that those six months of age and older receive an annual flu vaccination. […]
Highlighting the Obesity Project and Nutrition Services for World Breastfeeding Week
The DeKalb County Board of Health’s Women, Infants and Children program and Communities Putting Prevention to Work obesity initiative are joining forces to support breastfeeding. This is in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week in Aug. 1 through 7.
DeKalb County Board of Health Expands Nicotine Treatment Support
The DeKalb County Board of Health Expands Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy Treatment Support to Medicaid and Uninsured Adults. Decatur – Do you smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco? Have you thought about quitting,
or tried to quit?
First West Nile Virus Mosquitoes of the Year
DeKalb County’s West Nile virus season has arrived two weeks earlier than expected. According to the DeKalb County Board of Health, a routine collection of mosquitoes has tested positive for the virus. The early test result may indicate that this will be a busy season, so it is especially important to know how to avoid […]
DeKalb County Board of Health’s Back to School Services
The DeKalb County Board of Health encourages parents to get their children ready for the new school year. City of Decatur schools begin Monday, August 2, 2011. DeKalb County and city of Atlanta schools begin Monday, Aug. 8. Georgia law requires children enrolling in day care or school to have specific vaccinations and screenings. A […]
July is UV Month – Are you protected?
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation or rays usually emit from sunlight and can cause major damage to skin cells that may result in burns and skin cancer, including melanoma. A person can also get UV rays from the use of tanning lights and beds. There are three types of UV rays: UVA rays are produced year-round, and […]
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