Board of Health to Host Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Event in Dunwoody on Sept. 17
DECATUR, Ga. – Fall Festival season, football season, Pumpkin Spice season – that’s just a sample of seasons that we’re entering. DeKalb health officials want to make sure another season is top of mind for everyone – flu season. To that end, the DeKalb County Board of Health is hosting a drive-thru flu vaccination event […]
New Bivalent Covid-19 Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 7, 2022 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will begin offering the new bivalent COVID-19 booster this week, as shipments of the vaccine arrive in the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend the bivalent booster manufactured by […]
Monkeypox Vaccination Offered at Atlanta Black Pride Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 2, 2022 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and metro Atlanta health districts are offering monkeypox vaccinations at various locations and times during Atlanta Black Pride. A list of vaccination sites and hours of operation can be found on the DPH website. In most cases, walk-ins are welcome. There […]
Centralized Scheduling Tool for Monkeypox Vaccine Now Available on DPH Website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 15, 2022 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched an online, centralized scheduling tool and helpline to locate and make appointments for monkeypox vaccine. To schedule a monkeypox vaccine visit dph.ga.gov/monkeypox and click on the Learn More tab under “Find a Vaccine and Register for an […]
Monkeypox Transmission in Public Settings: How to Prevent Spread of Infection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 9, 2022 ATLANTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of today, there are 625 confirmed monkeypox cases in Georgia. Testing and vaccination are available in health districts throughout the state; however, vaccine supplies from the federal government remain […]
DeKalb Health Officials to Open Appointments for Aug. 11 and 12 Monkeypox Vaccination Events
DECATUR, Ga. – In collaboration with the Georgia Department of Public Health, the DeKalb County Board of Health has received additional monkeypox vaccine to offer appointments for additional large vaccination events. The next vaccination events will be held on Thurs. Aug. 11 and Fri., Aug. 12, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the North […]
DeKalb Health Officials to Open Appointments for Aug. 5 Monkeypox Vaccination Event
DECATUR, Ga. – In collaboration with the Georgia Department of Public Health, the DeKalb County Board of Health has received additional monkeypox vaccine to offer appointments for an additional large vaccination event. The next large vaccination event will be held on Fri., Aug. 5, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the North DeKalb Health […]
DPH Debuts Kiosks for COVID-19 PCR Testing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 3, 2022 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering COVID-19 PCR testing at kiosks placed in communities across Georgia. In most locations, these kiosks offer access to COVID-19 testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense a […]
DeKalb Health Officials to Begin Monkeypox Vaccination
DECATUR, Ga. – In partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health, the DeKalb County Board of Health has now received monkeypox vaccine to begin offering appointments at its health centers and to conduct large vaccination clinics. Limited vaccination appointments will be available at the following regional health center locations: • Richardson Health Center (for […]
DeKalb Health Centers Gear Up for Back-to-School Season with Combined Clinics and Extended Hours
DECATUR, Ga. – It’s almost that time! In the coming weeks, the school bell will ring once again for students in DeKalb County, with the City Schools of Decatur starting Aug. 2 and the DeKalb County School District starting Aug. 8. Beginning Mon., July 25, the DeKalb County Board of Health will kick off the […]