COVID Vaccine Update
An updated COVID vaccine has been authorized by the FDA and approved by the CDC, and will soon be available for everyone aged 6 months and older. The updated vaccine includes protection against COVID...
View ArticleChatham County Health Department Hosts Bilingual Community Baby Shower...
Haga clic aquí para obtener información en español. The Chatham County Health Department is hosting a Bilingual Community Baby Shower on Friday, September 29, 2023, for pregnant moms and caregivers of...
View ArticleFlu Vaccine Events in the Coastal Health District
Flu vaccinations are available in all county health departments in the Coastal Health District. Additionally, several counties will offer special flu vaccination events. The flu vaccine is recommended...
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Public Health Seeks Information on Raccoon Incident on Jekyll Island
The Glynn County Health Department is looking to connect with an individual on Jekyll Island regarding an aggressive interaction between their dog and raccoon, and the potential for rabies exposure on...
View ArticleFree Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings in November
Your blood pressure and blood glucose numbers can tell you a lot about your health. Knowing your numbers is especially important if you are at risk for diabetes. That’s why the Coastal Health...
View ArticleIllness Surveillance Related to DRT America Chemical Spill in Effingham County
The Coastal Health District is conducting surveillance to monitor for increases in illness reports that could be related to a chemical spill in Effingham County. The chemical spill occurred at DRT...
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Free Testing for COVID and Flu Now Available at Testing Kiosks Throughout...
Wondering if your cough is from COVID or the flu? Want to make sure you aren’t bringing either respiratory virus to your next family gathering? Now you can get free COVID and flu tests from seven...
View ArticleCoastal Health District Hosts HIV Testing Events for World AIDS Day
In honor of World AIDS Day, the Coastal Health District is offering three free HIV testing events in Savannah, including a November event where you can get a free turkey! World AIDS Day is observed on...
View ArticleINVITATION TO BID: Chatham Care Center, Renovation of Existing Medical Clinic
Chatham Care Center INVITATION TO BID: Chatham Care Center, Renovation of Existing Medical Clinic Architect’s Project Number 2021.13November 9, 2023 Proposals for the Chatham Care Center, Renovation...
View ArticleBat Tests Positive for Rabies in Midtown Savannah
A bat in Savannah’s midtown area has tested positive for rabies. The Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health office reminds all residents and visitors to avoid contact with wild...
View ArticleCoastal Health District Offers Gift Card Incentive Events to Encourage...
Health departments in the Coastal Health District will hold several COVID-19 vaccination incentive events in December to encourage residents to get the updated COVID vaccine. Everyone age 6 months and...
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CDC advises everyone to not eat pre-cut cantaloupes if brand of cantaloupes...
A CDC food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cantaloupes has been updated: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html Key Points: So far, 117 people...
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Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies on Sea Island
The Glynn County Health Department is alerting residents and visitors that a feral cat has tested positive for rabies on Sea Island. This is an important reminder to avoid contact with wild animals...
View ArticleWidespread Flu Activity in Georgia
The following press release was distributed by the Georgia Department of Public Health. If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia,...
View ArticleClosures Planned for Health Departments, District Offices on January 9, 2024
Due to the potential for severe weather in the area, closures are planned for the health departments and district offices in the Coastal Health District on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Bryan County...
View ArticleCOVID Vaccine Update – 10.18.23
An updated COVID vaccine has been authorized by the FDA and approved by the CDC and includes protection against COVID variants that are currently circulating. COVID vaccination is covered by many...
View ArticleRaccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Brunswick
The Glynn County Health Department is alerting residents of Brunswick in Glynn County that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was discovered in a homeowner’s shed on Blythe Island...
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Remember the 4 “Ps” of Winter Weather Safety as Very Cold Weather Impacts...
Very cold weather is moving into the coastal Georgia area on the evening of January 16 through January 17, with temperatures dropping below freezing combined with a dangerous wind chill. Remember the...
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Chatham Co. Health Dept. Hosts Community Baby Shower January 31
The Chatham County Health Department is hosting a Community Baby Shower on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, connecting moms and caregivers with valuable local resources for babies and families. The baby...
View ArticleDPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta
The following press release was issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of the...
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