Current Clinician Guidance The State of Georgia has established a flu information hotline specifically designated for health care providers. The clinician hotline is 1-888-H1N1-MED, or 1-888-4161-633. There is also a hotline for the general public, and it can be... Read More
So you want the secret to staying well? Well I'm sorry to let you down, but there is no cure for the common cold! But there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming infected with a... Read More
Serious disease outbreaks have not occurred in hurricane-affected areas, but you should still be careful of getting sick or hurt. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer the following tips to keep you safe after a storm. Download a... Read More
Babies Can't Wait (BCW) is Georgia's Early Intervention program serving children with significant developmental delays, or children who may be at risk for delays due to a diagnosed medical condition. Read More
Forms to Help You Prepare Planning checklists are a big part of personal preparedness. These forms can help you get organized so that if you need to evacuate, you'll have all of your personal information in one place. Complete Your... Read More
What is Binge Drinking? Okay. When you hear the term Binge Drinking- don't think that someone is referring to the time you took a sip of Aunt Dottie's wine at a wedding last year. Binge Drinking is the heavy consumption... Read More
See the current immunization rates of each public elementary and middle school in Bryan County. Read More
See the current immunization rates of each public elementary and middle school in Camden County. Read More
See the current immunization rates of each public elementary and middle school in Chatham County. Read More
Children 1st is a state-funded program created by the Georgia Division of Public Health to promote the healthy development of young children and assure that they arrive at school healthy and ready for success. Read More
Kids share lots of things, including germs. The best way to help protect yourself and your family from the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Children are the main source of infection of flu in the home and... Read More
Children's Medical Services (CMS) provides medical care to children from birth to age 21 who have disabling conditions or chronic diseases. CMS can provide long-term specialized care, medical equipment, medications, physical therapy, hospitalization, occupational therapy, nursing services, family education, social services and case coordination. Read More
Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Create a family disaster plan including a communication plan, disaster supplies kit, and an evacuation plan. Knowing what to do is your best protection and... Read More
Here are the fall 2010 immunization rates for children in Kindergarten and 6th grade, county by county: Bryan County Kindergarten, 100% Sixth Grade, 99% Camden County Kindergarten, 100% Sixth Grade, 100% Chatham County Kindergarten, 99% Sixth Grade, 93% Effingham County... Read More
Drug Abuse vs. Addiction So you have a lot on your plate right now. You are pressured to make good grades so that you can graduate, keep your room clean so your parents won’t yell at you, pay enough attention... Read More
See the current immunization rates of each public elementary and middle school in Effingham County. Read More
You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period. At a minimum, these supplies should include: • Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons... Read More
Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours. Know where you are going. For evacuation routes,... Read More
Every year, up to 20 percent of the population gets the flu and 200,000 people are hospitalized due to flu complications. So how can you protect yourself? Get a flu shot, and keep reading to learn more about flu prevention... Read More
Flu can be a serious disease for children of all ages, causing them to miss school, activities, or even be hospitalized. In the U.S. each year an average of 20,000 children younger than 5 years old are hospitalized because of... Read More
Common symptoms of the flu include: • High fever • Headache • Tiredness • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Body aches • Diarrhea (more common in children than adults) Although it is sometimes hard to... Read More
There are two types of flu vaccines: The flu shot The flu shot is an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The flu shot is approved for use in people older... Read More
This year's flu vaccine is being made in the same way as past flu vaccines. It will protect against the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season, as well as other seasonal influenza viruses. CDC expects H1N1 and... Read More
Planning checklists are a big part of personal preparedness. These forms can help you get organized so that if you need to evacuate, you'll have all of your personal information in one place. Vital Documents It is vital for a... Read More
Hurricane Facts about Coastal Georgia: 29 hurricanes affected the Georgia coast from 1851-2008 The Sea Island Hurricane of 1893 was the 5th deadliest hurricane in US history. An estimated 1000-2000 people died, mostly by drowning. Downtown Brunswick was under 6... Read More
Are you 11-19 yrs of age? Then you need to be vaccinated! Vaccines aren't just for kids anymore. Read More
See the current immunization rates of each public elementary and middle school in Glynn County. Read More
Excited about going back to school? Well, even if your answer is no, I have some good news for you. School, and life in general, can be a lot more meaningful and happy if you decide to set some goals... Read More
Although the H1N1 flu is no longer considered widespread in Georgia, it is still circulating and causing illness, hospitalizations and deaths. The H1N1 flu has proven unpredictable and it's possible that Coastal Health District counties could see another wave. There is plenty of vaccine available in all health departments throughout the Coastal Health District counties (Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh) and everyone over six months of age is encouraged to get vaccinated. Read this article to find out more about the vaccine and other flu prevention methods. Read More
Maybe you have heard the term HIV-positive. It means that an antibody test has shown that someone has been infected with HIV. It does not necessarily mean that a person has AIDS right now. People with HIV may not know... Read More
A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food should be included in home emergency supplies kit. When gathering food for the kit, remember, you can include foods that are healthy. These foods can be stored and used when you cannot cook... Read More
Fast food can be healthy food if you know what to look for and order, and have the will power to follow through. With a little bit of effort, you can ensure that the fast-food meals you choose fall within... Read More
La División de Salud Pública del estado de Georgia ha confirmado 25 casos adicionales de la influenza H1N1 (gripe porcina.) El Departamento de Salud continúa monitoreando por enfermedades locales así como también continua trabajando para educar a la comunidad. La... Read More
If you are an older American, or if you care for an older American in the coastal area, there may be unique circumstances which should be considered when planning for a hurricane. Download fact sheets in English and Spanish.... Read More
Looking for a simple guide that sums up basic readiness information for all Americans? Then we can help. Download General Preparedness guides in English and Spanish.... Read More
See the current immunization rates of each public elementary and middle school in Liberty County. Read More
See the current immunization rates of each public elementary and middle school in Long County. Read More
See the current immunization rates of each public elementary and middle school in McIntosh County. Read More
Check out these important tips to help you stay safe before and after a hurricane. Read More
Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours. (Download this page as a PDF) When a... Read More
