In response to two recent rabid animal exposures in Cobb County, Cobb & Douglas Public Health officials are encouraging individuals to take immediate steps to reduce contact with infected animals.
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Although Cobb County officials continue to see cases of Pertussis, they are determined to protect infants from this and all other vaccine preventable diseases.
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Residents can avoid illness and loss of valuable time from daily activities if
they practice prevention strategies such as hand washing. Many diseases can be
prevented and/or controlled by practicing these guidelines. Although people
usually think that germs are spread through the air, the fact is that germs are
most easily spread through hand contact.
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Nationwide, recent reports are suggesting that for the first time ever, as a result of rising obesity rates, children may not outlive their parents. Closer to home and specifically in Cobb County
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When it comes to the health and safety of Douglas County, there is both good and bad news. While the county looks pretty good in some areas, health status reports also identify many other areas
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This week Cobb Public Health was awarded a $499,000 grant to help create a healthier community for the residents of Cobb County. The funds will
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Thanks to a $76,000 grant, Cobb and Douglas Public Health recently purchased hearing screening equipment for its on-site clinics, as well as several pediatric offices within the two-county health district.
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