Written by FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION

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FDA Infant Formula Update: June 2, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency’s recent increased flexibilities. Company (Product Origin): Nestlé (Germany) Product(s): Nestlé NAN Supreme Pro 1 and Nestlé NAN Supreme Pro 2 Type of Formula: General Estimated Quantity: 249,500 cans (about 440,000 pounds or nearly 6.5 million full-size, 8-ounce bottles) Availability: Expected June and July – the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is evaluating options for getting the products to the U.S. as quickly as possible. More Information and Where to Find the Products: Expected to be sold on Gerber.comExternal Link Disclaimer and through other online retailers. The FDA is exercising enforcement discretion for the importation of the infant formula products listed above following the review of information provided pertaining to nutritional adequacy and safety, including microbiological testing, labeling, and additional information about facility production and inspection history.  The agency is leveraging a number of flexibilities to bolster the supply of products that serve as the sole source of nutrition for many infants while ensuring the infant formula can be used safely and provides adequate nutrition. The FDA remains in further discussions with manufacturers and suppliers regarding additional supply to ensure there’s adequate infant formula available wherever and whenever parents and caregivers need it. The FDA issued guidance on May 16 that outlined a process by which the agency would not object to the importation of certain infant formula products intended for a foreign market or distribution in the U.S. of products manufactured here for export to foreign countries. This guidance also may provide flexibilities to those who manufacture infant formula products domestically and may be able to increase further the quantity of domestically produced product for the U.S. market. The agency has posted a webpage that will be updated with information about additional products headed to the U.S. Ongoing FDA Steps to Increase Availability of Safe, Nutritious Infant Formula The agency’s around-the-clock work as part of the all-of-government efforts has already begun to improve supply and availability. The agency expects that the measures and steps it is taking, and the potential for Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan, facility to safely resume production in the near-term, will mean more and more supply is on the way or on store shelves moving forward.  The FDA continues to advise against making infant formulas at home or diluting formula. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their child’s health care provider for recommendations on changing feeding practices, if needed. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also has additional information available at HHS.gov/formula, including information to help families find infant formula. The agency also monitors online marketplaces for fraudulent products and works with major online retailers to remove violative and harmful products offered for sale on their sites. Additionally, since many of these fraudulent products originate overseas, the agency targets and examines these products at ports of entry. The FDA also monitors and follows up on various external signals such as consumer complaints about potential counterfeit and fraudulent products. The FDA will continue to dedicate all available resources to help ensure that safe and nutritious infant formula products remain available for use in the U.S. and will keep the public informed of progress updates. Additional Information Infant Formula Information and Ongoing FDA Efforts to Increase Supply Enforcement Discretion to Manufacturers to Increase Infant Formula Supplies HHS.gov/formula HHS.gov/news FDA Investigation of Cronobacter Infections: Powdered Infant Formula (February 2022) Powdered Infant Formula Recall: What to Know CDC Information on Cronobacter Infection and Infants

Created: 02 June 2022

Last Updated: 02 June 2022

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Written by Jennifer King, Public Information Officer

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All District and County Public Health Facilities in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield Counties will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Also, MAKO Medical COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing will be closed in Dalton but open in Woodstock. Remember and Honor.

Created: 27 May 2022

Last Updated: 27 May 2022

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Written by Jennifer King, Public Information Officer

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North GA - Due to the potential for severe weather, the MAKO Medical COVID-19 Drive-thru Test sites in Dalton and Woodstock will be closed all day Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Created: 25 May 2022

Last Updated: 25 May 2022

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Written by Jennifer King, Public Information Officer

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Damaris Landaverde, RN, was presented with the Maggie Kline Nursing Award by Dr. Chris Rustin, DPH Acting Deputy Commissioner, at GPHA’s 92nd annual conference.Jasper, GA – Damaris Landaverde, RN, public health nurse for the Pickens County Health Department, was presented with the Maggie Kline Nursing Award by the Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA) at their annual conference held recently at Jekyll Island.

The award honors Maggie Kline who for years coordinated the continuing education program for public health nurses in Georgia.

GPHA annually presents the award to recognize a new public health nurse or a public health nurse specialist who exceptionally fulfills the nursing role in service delivery to public health clients and families.

The Pickens County Health Department and North Georgia Health District are proud to affirm that Damaris is a truly deserving recipient of this year’s award and congratulate her for this honor.

The GPHA award biography that was included in the Maggie Kline Nursing Award presentation stated:

Damaris Landaverde began her nursing career in August 2021 at the Pickens County Health Department shortly after completing Nursing School. Prior to attending nursing school, Damaris worked within the WIC program for Public Health.

Damaris is a new nurse with the drive and desire to become a well-trained Public Health Nurse and if the first 6 months of her nursing career is any indication as to what she will be able to accomplish over the years to come, Public Health will be blessed to have her as part of the Public Health Nursing Section.

Created: 25 May 2022

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