South Health District

How to Prevent Spread of Infection ATLANTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of today, there […]

Limited Supply; Available For Specific Populations The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received a limited supply of JYNNEOS Monkeypox Vaccine and will begin taking appointments on […]

Beat The Rush, Schedule An Appointment Today VALDOSTA – Lowndes County Health Department encourages parents to beat the end of summer rush and get their child’s back to school vaccinations. […]

VALDOSTA – COVID cases are rising across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District and public health wants to remind our residents how important it is to remain […]

Bite Prevention Critical During Summer Months TIFTON – A mosquito pool in Tift County has tested positive for West Nile Virus and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health […]

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 […]

Residents Reminded To Never Approach Wild Animals Warmer weather has arrived and with it comes an increased potential to encounter wild animals. South Health District’s Environmental Health Department wants to […]

Over-the-counter Test Kits Available In All 10 County Health Departments VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is now offering over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 test kits […]

Mosquito Bite Prevention Key to Avoiding Illness VALDOSTA – Two mosquito pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District […]

The 2022 hurricane season is here, and The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind you that the time to prepare for a hurricane is now, […]