SAVE A LIFE - GET CHECKED... FREE BREAST EXAMS IN DALTON OCT. 17!

Dalton, GA – Free Breast Exams, Gift Basket Raffle, Goody Bags and delicious Snacks are all part of the Breast Cancer Awareness Day activities planned at the Whitfield County Health Department on Tuesday, October 17th! It all happens from 8 AM until 5 PM in the health department’s Women’s Clinic. Breast cancer prevention education will also be provided and NO appointment is necessary. Save a life and get checked! Whitfield County Health Department is at 800 Professional Boulevard in Dalton, and the Women’s Clinic is in back on the lower level. For more details, call (706) 281-2259. For more information about breast cancer and prevention of this and other forms of cancer, log onto www.cdc.gov/cancer.

Fast, safe, convenient. . . get your flu shot to go at the DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC in Chatsworth! Just roll in, roll up a sleeve and get the shot that will protect you all flu season. The Murray County Health Department will conduct their annual Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic on Tuesday, October 10th from 8 am to 6 pm at the Murray County Parks and Recreation Center at 651 Hyden Tyler Road. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots will be $25 and Fluzone High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older will be $65. Cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana and United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted. The CDC recommends getting a flu shot each year. The fastest, most convenient way to get that shot is at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic in Chatsworth! Call (706) 695-4585 for more information.

Fast, safe, convenient. . . get your flu shot to go at the DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC in Ellijay! Just roll in, roll up a sleeve and get the shot that will protect you all flu season. The Gilmer County Health Department will conduct their annual Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 5th from 8 am to 3 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 115 Pleasant Grove Road. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots will be $25 and Fluzone High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older will be $65. Cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana and United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted. The CDC recommends getting a flu shot each year. The fastest, most convenient way to get that shot is at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic in Ellijay! Call (706) 635-4363 for more information.

Fast, safe, convenient. . . get your flu shot to go at the DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC in Dalton! Just roll in, roll up a sleeve and get the shot that will protect you all flu season. The Whitfield County Health Department will conduct their annual Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic on Tuesday, October 3rd from 9 am to 5 pm at Dalton Convention Center at 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots will be $25 and Fluzone High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older will be $65. Cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry, Humana and United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted. The CDC recommends getting a flu shot each year. The fastest, most convenient way to get that shot is at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic in Dalton! Call (706) 226-2621 for more information.

Fast, safe, convenient... get your flu shot to go at the DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC in Blue Ridge! Just roll in, roll up a sleeve and get the shot that will protect you all flu season. The Fannin County Health Department will conduct their annual Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, September 28th from 9 am to 3 pm at The Farmers Market on East First Street. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots will be $25 and Fluzone High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older will be $65. Cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry, Humana and United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted. The CDC recommends getting a flu shot each year. The fastest, most convenient way to get that shot is at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic in Blue Ridge! Call (706) 632-3023 for more information.

Fast, safe, convenient... get your flu shot to go at the DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC in Jasper! Just roll in, roll up a sleeve and get the shot that will protect you all flu season. The Pickens County Health Department will conduct their annual Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, September 27th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 1036 North Main Street. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots will be $25 and Fluzone High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older will be $65. Cash, checks, credit cards, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry, Humana and United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted. The CDC recommends getting a flu shot each year. The fastest, most convenient way to get that shot is at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic in Jasper! Call (706) 253-2821 for more information.

Fast, safe, convenient... get your flu shot to go at the DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC in Woodstock! Just roll in, roll up a sleeve and get the shot that will protect you all flu season. The Cherokee County Health Department will conduct their annual Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic on Tuesday, September 26th from 9 am to 2 pm at a new location this year: Woodstock City Church at 150 Ridgewalk Parkway. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots will be $25 and Fluzone High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older will be $65. Cash, checks, credit cards, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry, Humana and United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted. The CDC recommends getting a flu shot each year. The fastest, most convenient way to get that shot is at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic in Woodstock! Call (770) 928-0133 or (770) 345-7371 for more information.

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Sept. 12, 2017​​          

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DPH Urges Safety Precautions After Irma

Keep Yourself and Your Loved Ones Safe By Following Basic Safety Tips

ATLANTA – Hurricane/tropical storm Irma is no longer a threat but recovering from the storm will take weeks, and even longer in some parts of the state. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to use extreme caution particularly in the next few days as residents return to their homes, power is restored and damage assessments are made. The storm may be over, but that doesn’t mean the danger is.

Be careful near damaged buildings 

Stay away from power lines 

Avoid floodwater

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Identify and throw away food that may not be safe to eat

Check water quality

Protect yourself from animals and pests

Prevent mold

For more information go to:

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/hurricane_irma.html

https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/refridg_food.html

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-05/documents/epa816f05021.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/mold/images/mold_infographic.jpg

http://www.gema.ga.gov/Pages/default.aspx

https://dph.georgia.gov/

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About the Georgia Department of Public Health 

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. For more information visit: www.dph.georgia.gov 

Safety Tips from the CDC

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. When power outages occur during emergencies such as hurricanes or winter storms, the use of alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating, cooling, or cooking can cause CO to build up in a home, garage, or camper and to poison the people and animals inside.

Every year, more than 400 people die in the U. S. from accidental CO poisoning.

Exposure to CO can cause loss of consciousness and death. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms.

Important CO Poisoning Prevention Tips

• Never use a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside your home, basement, or garage or less than 20 feet from any window, door, or vent.

• Never use a gas range or oven to heat a home.

• Never leave the motor running in a vehicle parked in an enclosed or partially enclosed space, such as a garage.

• Never run a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside a basement, garage, or other enclosed structure, even if the doors or windows are open, unless the equipment is professionally installed and vented. Keep vents and flues free of debris, especially if winds are high. Flying debris can block ventilation lines.

• Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home, tent, or camper.

• If conditions are too hot or too cold, seek shelter with friends or at a community shelter.

• If CO poisoning is suspected, move to outside air, call 911 or your local Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or consult a health care professional right away.

Businesses can help ensure your customers’ safety by placing important information about protecting oneself from CO poisoning in the direct vicinity of generators they are selling.

Safety Tips from the CDC

• NEVER touch a fallen power line.

• Do not drive through standing water if downed power lines are in the water.

• If you believe someone has been electrocuted, call or have someone else call 911 or emergency medical help.

• After a hurricane, flood or other natural disaster you need to be careful to avoid electrical hazards both in your home and elsewhere.

• Never touch a fallen power line. Call the power company to report fallen power lines.

• Avoid contact with overhead power lines during cleanup and other activities.

• Do not drive through standing water if downed power lines are in the water.

If a power line falls across your car while you are driving, stay inside the vehicle and continue to drive away from the line.

• If the engine stalls, do not turn off the ignition.

• Warn people not to touch the car or the line.

• Call or ask someone to call the local utility company and emergency services.

• Do not allow anyone other than emergency personnel to approach your vehicle.

  If electrical circuits and electrical equipment have gotten wet or are in or near water, turn off the power at the main breaker or fuse on the service panel.

• Do not enter standing water to access the main power switch.

• Call an electrician to turn it off.

  Never turn power on or off yourself or use an electric tool or appliance while standing in water.

• Do not turn the power back on until electrical equipment has been inspected by a qualified electrician.

• All electrical equipment and appliances must be completely dry before returning them to service.

• Have a certified electrician check these items if there is any question.

  If you see frayed wiring or sparks when you restore power, or if there is an odor of something burning but no visible fire, you should immediately shut off the electrical system at the main circuit breaker.

  Consult your utility company about using electrical equipment, including power generators.

• Do not connect generators to your home's electrical circuits without the approved, automatic-interrupt devices.

• If a generator is on line when electrical service is restored, it can become a major fire hazard and it may endanger line workers helping to restore power in your area.

  If you believe someone has been electrocuted take the following steps:

• Look first. Don't touch. The person may still be in contact with the electrical source. Touching the person may pass the current through you.

• Call or have someone else call 911 or emergency medical help.

• Turn off the source of electricity if possible. If not, move the source away from you and the affected person using a non-conducting object made of cardboard, plastic or wood.

• Once the person is free of the source of electricity, check the person's breathing and pulse. If either has stopped or seems dangerously slow or shallow, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
• If the person is faint or pale or shows other signs of shock, lay him or her down with the head slightly lower than the trunk of the body and the legs elevated.
• Don't touch burns, break blisters, or remove burned clothing. Electrical shock may cause burns inside the body, so be sure the person is taken to a doctor.