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July 14, 2026

Georgia Health Officials Urge Precautions Against Cyclosporiasis

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging residents to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing and eating fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora.

January 28, 2026

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

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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.

January 16, 2026

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Atrium Health Floyd Doctor Urges “Three Simple Steps” to Cut Winter Illness Risk

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As the new year begins, Atrium Health Floyd is reminding Northwest Georgians that respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV tend to surge during the winter months—and prevention is still the best defense.