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McIntosh County Health Department

Welcome to the McIntosh County Health Department where we are dedicated to helping improve the health of all of the citizens in our county. Centrally located in Townsend, our health department provides preventive health services such as adult and childhood immunizations, health checks for children and family planning services. We also provide STD testing and STD treatment including gonorrhea testing, chlamydia testing, syphilis testing and HIV testing. We perform pap smears and provide family planning services that include birth control and pregnancy testing. Our friendly and knowledgeable health department staff strives to provide quality public health services every day. McIntosh County is rich in history and we are proud to be a part of this growing community.

McIntosh County Health Clinic and Environmental Health Office

1335 GA Highway 57
Townsend, GA 31331
Phone: (912) 832-5473
Fax: (912) 832-5509

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 231
Townsend, GA 31331

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thanks to everyone came out to the McIntosh County Health Department drive-through flu vaccination clinic. Flu season is only just beginning so remember to take precautions against spreading germs! McIntosh Drive Thru Tent Web 1.jpg

McIntosh County Health Department Information

Local Health News

Health Department Offers Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccine Free of Charge

December 19, 2011 - The McIntosh County Health Department is currently offering Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccine at no charge. The limited amount of no-cost vaccine will be given at the health department located on 1335 GA Hwy. 57. The Tdap vaccine is recommended for adolescents ages 11-19 and adults.

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Nature's Own Butterbread Pulled of Shelves in Some Southeast Georgia Counties

December 5, 2011 - Nature's Own Butterbread is being pulled off store shelves in some Florida and southeast Georgia counties including Camden, Glynn, Long, and McIntosh, because the bread may contain small flakes of aluminum. Click here for complete information.

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Ocean Spray Voluntarily Recalls Some Craisins Products

November 29, 2011 - Ocean Spray today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling certain production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries product in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages as well as bulk sweetened dried cranberries in 10-pound packages due to the possible presence of very small hair-like metal fragments that are unlikely to cause consumer injury. To date, the company has not received any reports of consumer complaints relating to this recall. For more details on this recall, click here.

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Smuckers Issues Limited Voluntary Recall on Some Natural Peanut Butter Chunky Products

The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited voluntary recall on two specific Best-If-Used-By dates of 16 oz. Smucker's® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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Department Of Public Health Invites Public Comment on Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant

October 25, 2011 - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) launched its public comment period for the Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant application for Federal Fiscal Year 2012 (FFY12). All residents of Georgia are invited to participate by submitting comments during the public comment period. The PHHS Block Grant has been proposed for elimination from the Federal Fiscal Year 2012 budget. However, the Department is preparing a FFY12 application in case funding is restored by Congress during the federal appropriations process.

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Kroger Recalls Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream

October 13, 2011 - Kroger is recalling Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks ice cream sold in 10 states, including Georgia, because it may contain peanuts not mentioned on the label. The recall involves only 16-ounce pints of the product with a sell-by date of June 18, 2012 and the UPC code 11110 52909. Kroger Co. says shoppers should return the product to supermarkets for a refund or replacement.

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McIntosh County to Hold Drive-Through Flu Vaccination Clinic Oct. 25

October 12, 2011 - The McIntosh County Health Department will hold a drive-through flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, at McIntosh County Health Department located on Hwy. 57 in Townsend. Cost of the vaccine is $25. Medicaid, Medicare, and cash will be accepted. To download and complete the flu vaccine consent form prior to the clinic, click here.

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Kraft Foods Voluntarily Recalls Three Varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese

October 7, 2011 - Kraft Foods has voluntarily recalled three varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese microwaveable cups with limited "best when used by" dates as a precaution due to the possible presence of small, thin wire bristle pieces. Click here for complete recall information.

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Voluntary Recall Issued for Grape Tomatoes

October 4, 2011 - Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce has issued a voluntary recall of grape tomatoes. The recall notice is being issued because one "clamshell" container of Limited Edition organic grape tomatoes tested positive for Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. For complete recall information, click here

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