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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
DeKalb Health Officials Report First West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Traps in 2022
DECATUR, Ga. – This morning, the DeKalb County Board of Health received lab confirmation that four of its mosquito surveillance traps tested positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV). These positive traps were … Read More
Monkeypox Vaccine Availability in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2022 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has begun receiving limited doses of monkeypox vaccine. To date, Georgia has received approximately 3,000 doses of JYNNEOS vaccine – … Read More
DeKalb Health Centers Begin COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 6 Months to 5 Years Old
DECATUR, Ga. – Yesterday, the DeKalb County Board of Health received its first doses of Moderna (for ages 6 months to 5 years old) and Pfizer (for 6 months to 4 years old) COVID-19 vaccine. Starting … Read More
Stonecrest Testing Site to Close June 30, Brookhaven MARTA to Remain Open
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health, in partnership with its testing partner, Viral Solutions, will permanently close the Stonecrest COVID-19 testing site, located at 2994 Turner Hill Rd., at the conclusion of … Read More
High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns
Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed ATLANTA – With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the … Read More
Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available at DeKalb Health Centers Beginning Monday
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County residents now have another source to obtain at-home COVID-19 test kits for free. Beginning Monday, May 23, free over the counter COVID-19 test kits will be available at all regional health … Read More