Protect Yourself and Your Family From Cyclosporiasis
Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent...
Celebrate the Nation’s 250th Birthday
ATLANTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) wants it to be a safe and healthy 4th of July for all Georgians and visitors to the state. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-90s, so be sure to stay well hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the heat. At...
Fulton County Environmental Health Director talks food vendor preparations for international soccer competition
Fulton County Environmental Health Director Dr. Brandon Leftwich recently spoke with CBS Atlanta about how his department is preparing for restaurant and vendor inspections ahead of the international soccer games. Here’s the full video that aired on CBS Atlanta:...
DPH confirms three new measles cases in Georgia
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in three members of a metro Atlanta family. The family was not vaccinated and traveled internationally. While they were not...