The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in three members of a metro Atlanta family.
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Two Individuals Being Transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that two individuals who disembarked the ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak are being transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit.
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Wildfire Safety: Residents Urged to Stay Alert, Limit Smoke Exposure, and Be Prepared
The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Southeast Health District is advising residents across Southeast Georgia to take precautions as smoke from multiple wildfires continues to impact air quality well beyond the immediate fire area.
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National Public Health Week 2026
This National Public Health Week, the Southeast Health District celebrates the dedicated public health professionals, community partners, and advocates whose work keeps families safe and communities strong.
DPH Confirms Additional Measles Case in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident.
Bobcat in Brantley County Tests Positive for Rabies
The Southeast Health District is alerting residents of Brantley County that a bobcat has tested positive for rabies.
DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination.
Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
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.
Georgia Department of Public Health Awarded $2.8 Million for Injury Prevention
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,862,037 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
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Georgia WIC Update
The federal government shutdown is over. WIC is fully funded through September 2026. For more information, visit wic.ga.gov.