Lamar County, GA Health Department

FDA and CDC Lift Recommended Pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine Use Following Thorough Safety Review https://www.fda.gov//fda-and-cdc-lift-recommended-pause-jo

National Infant Immunization week April 24-May 1 2021 Is it okay to delay a few of my baby’s vaccines, if I plan to get them all eventually? Does breastfeeding provide full protection against vaccine-preventable diseases? It’s normal to have questions about vaccines; get answers to your common questions: https://www.cdc.gov///niiw/web-etools/digital-toolkit.html #D4PH #Publichealth #powertoprotect... #immunization #infantimmunization https://go.usa.gov/xEsss See more

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#DYK A baby’s family members and caregivers should be up to date on their vaccinations to help form a circle of disease protection around the baby. Adults who will be around the baby and have not already had a whooping cough booster shot (called Tdap vaccine) should get vaccinated.

This week is World Immunization Week April 24-30, 2021 "Vaccines bring us closer to the people, moments, milestones, and goals we care about most." https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/immunization/wiw/index.html

¡Diga que "Si" Georgia! - Atlanta United FC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vVQ1OvcOAg

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. Learn more: http://ow.ly/IR6h50EmqrA #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies

Georgia residents 16+ are eligible for the #COVID19 vaccine. Currently, Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for 16 and 17 year olds. Schedule today at CVS, Walgreens, or https://gta-vras.powerappsportals.us/en-US/ and ensure a parent/guardian are present at the appointment.

Side effects after getting a #COVID19 vaccine are normal signs your body is building protection. Side effects may even feel like flu and might affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. . . #publichealth #CDC #coronavirus #covidvaccine

#QOW Should people living with HIV get vaccinated for COVID-19?

#DYK having expired prescription medications in your home should be disposed of immediately to reduce the chance that others in your home accidentally take or intentionally misuse the unneeded medicine? National Drug Take Back Day provides an opportunity for people to properly dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Locate a collection site near you: https://takebackday.dea.gov

STD Awareness Week is here! Many #STDs have no symptoms. The only way you can be sure of your status is to Get Yourself Tested. https://go.usa.gov/xsys9 #GYT #STDWeek

Safety is a top priority while federal partners work to make COVID-19 vaccines available to anyone recommended to get one. Safety is considered before any vaccine is recommended for use. Learn more about how CDC and its partners are ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines: http://ow.ly/RZ5N50EmotD

COVID-19 vaccination opportunity in Lamar County TOMORROW, April 14. -Use online booking tool https://gta-vras.powerappsportals.us/ or call the (888) 457-0186. CALL CENTER HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am 8pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am 5 pm See below for more information.

COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it’s normal to have questions about them. You can help friends and family by listening with empathy and identifying the cause of their concerns.

Spring is in the air. Both seasonal allergies and COVID-19 can cause cough, fatigue, and headache, but symptoms like fever and chills are more common with COVID-19. Use this chart to learn more similarities and differences between allergies and COVID-19. If you have symptoms, you might need a COVID-19 test to find out if you’re sick.

ALERT Following the guidance of the FDA and CDC, Georgia is pausing ALL J&J vaccinations until further notice. Additional information to come.

Say "Yes" Georgia! Schedule your COVID-19 vaccine at http://ow.ly/OtkT50EmkgV