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Parents of Preteens: Make a Date to Vaccinate
Let’s face it – nobody likes getting shots. But a shot lasts a second; diseases last much longer. Beginning this …
Rockdale County Boil Water Advisory Lifted
The boil water advisory for Rockdale County has been lifted. From the Rockdale Citizen, “The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has …
Rockdale County Issues Boil Water Advisory
On Saturday, June 7, Rockdale Water Resources issued a boil water advisory for all of Rockdale County. For Everyone For …
World No Tobacco Day
May 31 is World no Tobacco Day. Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. Tobacco kills …
Hurricane Preparedness: Know the Terms
Listening to weather reports can sometimes bring a flood of new terms you have never heard before. When dangerous storms …
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Storm Ready
Hurricane season usually starts in June and lasts until November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Rather …
National Infant Immunization Week
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to promote the benefits of immunizations and to improve the health …
Health Department Closed Monday
All Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Department locations will be closed on Monday, April 28. We will reopen during …
World Meningitis Day
World Meningitis Day is recognized to raise awareness of meningitis and emphasize the importance of prevention. Meningitis is a disease …
5 Things to Know About Tuberculosis
1. Is TB still a public health problem worldwide and in the United States? Fact: TB is one of the …
