The Coastal Health District of Georgia serves the counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long & McIntosh


Public Health News

  1. Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Effingham County

    March 28, 2024 - The Effingham County Health Department is alerting residents that a feral cat has tested positive for rabies in Bloomingdale.

  2. Increase in Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the U.S. and Globally

    March 22, 2024 - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially important for families with children planning to travel outside of the United States.

  3. Chatham Co. Health Department Hosts Meningococcal Vaccine Clinics for Rising High School Juniors

    March 15, 2024 - The Chatham County Health Department is hosting two after-school meningitis vaccine clinics for rising high school juniors in April and May. All students in Georgia who are at least 16 years of age are required to have a meningococcal booster shot when entering 11th grade.

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