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DPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Metro Atlanta

February 07, 2025

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January 30, 2025

DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta - MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles

January 28, 2025

Georgia Department of Public Health Awarded $2,778,558 to Support Injury Prevention Efforts

December 23, 2024

New Information for Obtaining Low THC Oil Cards

October 18, 2024

DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta

August 19, 2024

Georgians Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz Products

July 12, 2024

Protect Against Mosquito-borne Illnesses

June 28, 2024

Georgia DPH Seeks Public Input on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

June 24, 2024

COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Sites Closing

June 10, 2024

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