DeKalb Health Officials Report First West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Traps in 2022
DECATUR, Ga. – This morning, the DeKalb County Board of Health received lab confirmation that four of its mosquito surveillance traps tested positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV). These positive traps were stationed in the following ZIP Codes: 30316 – East Atlanta/Unincorporated DeKalb County 30341 – Chamblee 30345 – Unincorporated DeKalb County […]
Monkeypox Vaccine Availability in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2022 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has begun receiving limited doses of monkeypox vaccine. To date, Georgia has received approximately 3,000 doses of JYNNEOS vaccine – enough for 1,500 individuals since this is a two-dose vaccine series. The vaccine has been distributed upon request to health […]
DeKalb Health Centers Begin COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 6 Months to 5 Years Old
DECATUR, Ga. – Yesterday, the DeKalb County Board of Health received its first doses of Moderna (for ages 6 months to 5 years old) and Pfizer (for 6 months to 4 years old) COVID-19 vaccine. Starting today (Wed., June 29), vaccination for this age group will be available by scheduling an appointment online or by visiting one of […]
Stonecrest Testing Site to Close June 30, Brookhaven MARTA to Remain Open
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health, in partnership with its testing partner, Viral Solutions, will permanently close the Stonecrest COVID-19 testing site, located at 2994 Turner Hill Rd., at the conclusion of operations on Thursday, June 30. The remaining location, located on the Apple Valley Rd. side of the Brookhaven MARTA station […]
High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns
Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed ATLANTA – With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat and sun […]
Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available at DeKalb Health Centers Beginning Monday
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County residents now have another source to obtain at-home COVID-19 test kits for free. Beginning Monday, May 23, free over the counter COVID-19 test kits will be available at all regional health center locations in DeKalb County. No health insurance information or ID checks are required. The tests, also known as at-home […]
Board of Health to Hold Meeting via Video Conference on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on May 26, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Public access to the video conference can be established through the following methods: Zoom Video: https://zoom.us/join | Meeting ID: 812 3085 1471 / Passcode: 612312 Zoom Audio: 301-715-8592 | 812 3085 1471 / Passcode: 612312 Agenda items for the meeting include: I. […]
DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find baby formula typically used for their child to contact their pediatrician about appropriate nutritional and safe feeding alternatives. Georgia WIC is working with WIC agencies statewide, local grocers and retailers, and formula manufacturers to help locate formula for clients, especially those […]
DeKalb COVID-19 Testing Sites to Reduce Hours
DECATUR, Ga. – To adjust for decreased demand for COVID-19 testing, our testing partners, LTS and Viral Solutions, will reduce or end COVID-19 testing at their respective locations over the next two weeks. COVID-19 testing in the parking lot of Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, located at 1879 Glenwood Ave., SE, in Atlanta, will end on […]
Board of Health to Hold Meeting via Video Conference on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on Mar. 24, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public access to the video conference can be established through the following methods: Zoom Video: https://zoom.us/join | Meeting ID: 823 9672 0808 / Passcode: 529615 Zoom Audio: 301-715-8592 | 823 9672 0808 / Passcode: 529615 Agenda items for the meeting include: I. […]