Northwest Georgia Health Officials Urge Residents To Get Flu Shots By End Of October

With flu season approaching, Northwest Georgia public health officials are encouraging residents to get their annual influenza vaccination, preferably before the end of October.
Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s 10-county Northwest Health District, says everyone six months of age and older should receive a flu vaccine unless their healthcare provider advises otherwise.

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Chattooga County Health Department Now Offering Flu And COVID Vaccines

The Chattooga County Health Department is now offering flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis at its office at 60 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

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February is American Heart Month: NWGA Public Health Urges Heart-Healthy Habits

February is American Heart Month, an annual observance focused on raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging habits that protect the heart.

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Flu Activity Declines Nationwide, but ER Visits Rise for School-Aged Children, CDC Says

Flu activity across the United States is beginning to decline, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but emergency room visits among school-aged children are increasing.

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