Be Smart and Get Vaccinated this August
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- Diptheria
- Tetanus
- Pertussis
- Polio
- Measles
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (or, PCV13 – up to age 5 years)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis A and B
- Hib disease (up to age 5 years)
- Varicella
- Meningococcal Conjugate
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Rabid fox attempts attack on hikers in Gilmer
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Cherokee County couple attacked by rabid fox
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Waleska (GA) – A Waleska couple was recently attacked by a fox that has now tested positive for rabies.
Cherokee County Environmental Health officials said the fox attacked the couple on Sunday, July 12 as they were in the yard of their home located off Chickasaw Drive in the Lake Arrowhead area. The woman was scratched on her leg and the man was bitten.
The fox was shot and animal control collected the body, which was picked up by environmental health staff on the following Monday and shipped to the Georgia Public Health Laboratory for testing.
The laboratory reported on Wednesday, July 15 that the fox was positive for rabies.
Meanwhile, following health officials’ recommendations, the couple has begun post-exposure rabies treatment.
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Rabies confirmed in Gilmer County animals involved in July 4th incidents – Residents receiving treatment for exposure
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Back-To-School Health Clinics in Dalton, Jul. 28 and Aug. 4!
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Time to update your Child’s Vaccinations!
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Don't Wait. Vaccinate.
Your Child is Depending on YOU!
Could your child be missing a vaccination? It is vital that children are kept current on their immunizations. A child’s immune system is more vulnerable than that of most adults, and without vaccinations, many children would suffer or even die from the severe effects of diseases such as measles, pertussis and influenza. Plus, the new school year will soon begin and it is a state requirement that children are current on their vaccinations to enter. Contact your local health department or private physician to find out which vaccinations your child may need. Also, many local health care providers and county health departments send follow-up immunization reminders to parents… Make sure your child’s health care provider has your current contact information so you will receive these timely reminders! For more information about immunization schedules, log onto the Georgia Department of Public Health’s website at dph.georgia.gov/immunization-schedules.
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