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There is no safe amount of lead in a child’s blood. Even small amounts of lead can result
in damage to the brain and nervous system, cause behavioral problems, learning difficulties and
other medical issues – all of which may be permanent.
View New Legislation Offers Stronger Protection for Georgia Children Exposed to Lead
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
View National Infant Immunization Week – April 24 – 30, 2022
Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is a statewide observance, celebrated March 14-18, 2022.
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme, “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” showcases how flavors from cultures around the world is… Read more »
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents and caregivers of infants to check their powdered infant formula before using it due to a recall of some products.
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.
View Limited Free At-Home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Testing Kits Available to Order
Pediatric Pfizer COVID Vaccines are now available at all local Health Departments.
View SEHD Begins Vaccine Administration of Pediatric Pfizer COVID Vaccines
Booster doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are now available at your local health department! Check to see if you meet the criteria to receive a booster.
View Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Boosters Now Available!
See if you or your family members meet the requirements to receive a vaccination at home.
Following a thorough safety review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the CDC and ACIP have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the J&J COVID vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted.