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Northwest Georgia Public Health

 

We are committed to protecting and improving the health of the more than half million residents of the 10-county Northwest Georgia Public Health district. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, we oversee environmental health, disease control and community and family health.

H1N1 or "swine flu" vaccine is still available at your local county health department.  Please call for current information on availability, times, dates and locations it may be received. 

SWINE FLU INFORMATION


H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) Information Hotline:
 
866-752-3442  English only


More information about swine flu can be found at the following websites.  Please check these sites frequently for the most up-to-date information.


US Info

This site contains a great deal of excellent swine flu information, including fact sheets entitled "Swine Influenza And You" and "Key Facts About Swine Influenza."   Read them now.  It also features many audio/video informational tools, including a good one on the use of respirators and facemasks. 


Things You Can Do


This site has good information about how to stop the spread of seasonal flu.  These are the exact same methods we should use to prevent and
minimize transmission of swine flu. 

Plan & Prepare: 
www.pandemicflu.go

www.ready.ga.gov



Español


International Info

Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response (EPR)



Guidance for Clinicians & Public Health Professionals



Periodically updated information on U.S. cases

Periodically updated foreign countries

Food Scores

Find out how your favorite restaurant scored before you go out for a meal.   The results of the inspections are often not just a reflection of cleanliness, but are an overall evaluation of the facility including structural and other issues.

Notifiable Disease Reporting

Reporting enables appropriate public health follow-up for your patients, helps identify outbreaks, and provides a better understanding of disease trends in Georgia.

Pandemic Influenza Standard Operating Plan for the State of Georgia

The Georgia Division of Public Health has released the State Pandemic Influenza Standard Operating Plan.

State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SENDSS)

The State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SENDSS) is ready for statewide release and use online at http://sendss.state.ga.us/.




.Healthy Living

Bone Health, Physical Activity, Immunizations, Genetics, Sexual Health, Smoking Prevention… and more.


Healthcare 411 is a news series designed to improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. Using the latest podcasting technology, these weekly audio and video programs feature the latest research findings as news and informational stories on current health care topics.


Pandemic Flu

 

 

 

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