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NCHD's latest #COVID19 Operations Summary is now online. There are significant decreases in new cases in a majority of the 13 counties, and none of the 13 counties are experiencing substantial spread. The 13 sites have given nearly 90,000 doses of vaccine. http://ow.ly/QNoW30rK6cF

With #breastmilk, you're always on the go when your baby is hungry whether you're in heels or not breastfeeding is easy and convenient for moms on the go. For help with breastfeeding and going back to work or school during COVID-19, contact your local WIC office. At #WIC we have the information you need to make #breastfeeding successful for your family. Go to NCDH52.org/Breastfeeding to receive more information.

40 Years of Progress - It's Time to End the HIV Epidemic Reflect, Recommit, Reenergize, Reengage Four for Forty Today the world will mark 40 years since the first five cases of what later became known as AIDS was officially reported. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) described the five cases. Join us in observing this day. http://ow.ly/zOXo50F2b45... #NCHD52 #HLTSAD #AIDSat40

Not all fats are bad. Certain unsaturated fats are important for your brain and heart. Limit foods with trans fats, which increase the risk for heart disease. Good sources of healthy fats include olive oil, nuts, seeds, certain types of fish, and avocados. http://ow.ly/tQoj30rJ5Lr

June 5th marks 40 years since the first cases of AIDS were reported by the federal government. It is also HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. On this anniversary we honor the many friends and loved ones we lost to AIDS/HIV and we celebrate the many advances that have been made in the last 40 years. North Central Health District encourages you to get tested by going to NCHD52.org/HIV and schedule an appointment, or to request free condoms and an at-home HIV test kit. #NCHD...52 #HLTSAD #AIDSat40 See more

#COVID19 status update as of 12/10, 3 p.m. Cumulative Georgia stats: 462,175 confirmed cases, 37,017 hospitalizations and 9,123 confirmed deaths. REMINDER: All decreases in numbers are a result of data cleaning. See the full status report at dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report.

#COVID19 status update as of 12/9, 3 p.m. Cumulative Georgia stats: 456,113 confirmed cases, 36,740 hospitalizations and 9,073 confirmed deaths. REMINDER: All decreases in numbers are a result of data cleaning. See the full status report at dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report.

#CDC has updated the #quarantine guidance for people who have been exposed to #COVID19 and do not have symptoms. 14 days is still the SAFEST recommendation, there are circumstances that allow someone to be released from quarantine earlier. Learn more: https://dph.georgia.gov/contact

Flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child against #flu. Children younger than 5 years old, especially those younger than 2, are at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications. What you need to know this flu season: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/parents.htm

#COVID19 status update as of 12/8, 3 p.m. Cumulative Georgia stats: 452,369 confirmed cases, 36,461 hospitalizations and 9,027 confirmed deaths. REMINDER: All decreases in numbers are a result of data cleaning. See the full status report at dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report.