Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 5, 2026 ATLANTA – Flu activity is widespread and severe in Georgia, and cases are likely to increase following the holidays and as Georgians return to work and school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also projects a severe flu season. […]
DeKalb Health Officials:
“Don’t Forget to Add Protection Against
Respiratory Illnesses to Your Holiday Season Prep List”
DECATUR, Ga. –If this week’s arctic blast didn’t deliver a chilling reminder of things to come, you were either in a warm and cozy place or weren’t paying attention. As attention now shifts to Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations, there’s often an overlooked item on the checklist – protecting yourself again influenza, COVID and other respiratory […]
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 […]
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., […]
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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