The 2011-2012 flu season is here and your best shot at avoiding the flu is to get vaccinated. Flu seasons are unpredictable which is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older get vaccinated against the flu. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against three strains of influenza virus: influenza A H3N2, influenza B virus, and 2009 H1N1. Read More
Without help early in life, children with special needs can fall behind their peers. Children's Special Services oversees a variety of programs designed to identify and address needs early in life so that children can grow to reach their maximum potential. Read More
Information on the major health indicators, where we stand in terms of health and how are communities compare to the state. The Community Health Assessment encompasses data from all of our 8 Coastal Health District counties. Read More
Interested in a job with the Coastal Health District? All our openings are listed on the state's website at www.careers.ga.gov. There, you'll find a list of vacancies, along with application instructions. Using www.careers.ga.gov is the preferred method for applying for... Read More
Part of living a healthy life is protecting yourself from disease. Immunizations help reduce absences at work, school and social events, and decrease the spread of illness in the home, workplace and community. The Coastal Health District's various county health departments offer both child and adult immunizations and vaccinations. Read More
Diseases, trainings, facts and health advisories for our health care partners. Information on the latest health alerts in our area, reporting sources, community health assessments and more. Read More
Vital Records issues birth and death certificates, completion and processing of paternity acknowledgement, delayed birth certificates and amendments and corrections to birth and death records. Read More
