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This is our November 2023 issue of the North Georgia Health District Newsletter: Emergency Preparedness. This newsletter is currently issued every other month and highlights our health district’s Emergency Preparedness efforts with state and local partners to help prepare our communities for disaster. Please link to the full issue by clicking the image below. To see all issues our Emergency Preparedness newsletter, please click HERE.
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North GA - The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, amidst the excitement and festivities, it's crucial to keep safety at the forefront. Here are some tips to ensure a safe holiday season for you and your loved ones.
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Here is a whole list of great gift options that could be added to your loved ones' emergency kits:
Be sure to enhance your gift with a festive card that includes the above Emergency Kit checklist, and urge the gift recipient to also add these items to their kit:
Change of clothes appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes – for each person in the house
Do you know families with children who have disabilities or special needs?
View our checklist for Families with Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN).
Don't forget the pets! Be sure to remind loved ones to stock up on items their pet may need during a disaster. Go to the Pet Emergency Kit Checklist
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Stay Healthy for the Holidays
Vaccination is Your Best Protection Against Serious Illness
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it easier for germs to spread, especially those that cause flu, COVID, and RSV. Vaccination is the most important step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a flu vaccination and updated COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccines can be given at the same time, so it’s just one trip to your healthcare provider or pharmacy. Side effects are typically mild and only last a day or two. If you do get sick, vaccination will help prevent serious illness or hospitalization.
Some adults may need an RSV vaccination, but it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider first to see if RSV vaccination is right for you. Pregnant women can protect their unborn babies by getting an RSV vaccination; and the CDC recommends an RSV preventive antibody for infants and some older babies at higher risk for severe RSV disease.
If you have signs or symptoms of a respiratory virus, like a cough, runny nose, or fever, tests can help figure out which illness you have. COVID tests are widely available over the counter, at health departments and kiosks statewide. Kiosks also provide flu tests. Your healthcare provider may also test you for flu, COVID and/or RSV. You can also discuss the best treatments available with your healthcare provider.
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- Closed Friday, Nov 10, for Veterans Day
- WIC ALERT: Voluntary Recall of Certain WanaBana USA Products
- Protect Your Health Against the Hazards of Wildfire Smoke Exposure
- Share Thanks, Spread Cheer this Year. Not the FLU!
- World AIDS Day Events in North GA, Dec. 1st
- Seven Safe & Healthy CDC Halloween Tips
- National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Gilmer County Health Dept. REOPENED Today
- Over 900 North Georgians Protected Against the Flu at Public Health Drive-thrus
- Closed on Monday for Columbus Day