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Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in East Macon Neighborhood

A raccoon in the Lakeside Hills neighborhood of Macon has tested positive for rabies. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department’s Environmental Health staff reminds all residents to avoid contact with wild animals and ensure pets are properly vaccinated against rabies.

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North Central Health District expanding COVID-19 Testing Hours

Each Testing Location Adding Additional Day for Appointments

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Macon-Bibb County Health Department to Offer CDC Diabetes Prevention Program

Macon-Bibb County Health Department (MBCHD) is offering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program.

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Houston County Health Department Providing Testing and More at World AIDS Day Event

Get Tested and Learn About HIV/AIDS Dec. 1, 3-6 P.M.

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Macon-Bibb County Health Department to Host World AIDS Day Awareness Event to Encourage HIV Prevention Through PrEP  

Macon-Bibb County Health Department will host a World AIDS Day awareness event to educate the community on prevention and testing resources.

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Flu Vaccination: The Best Protection Against the Flu

Don’t Make Flu a Guest for the Holidays

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Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia

Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu

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Macon-Bibb County Health Department to Offer Weekly Breast Exams Every Tuesday in October

Macon-Bibb County Health Department will offer 15-minute breast exams every Tuesday in the month of October.

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Macon-Bibb County Health Department to Host Event Honoring Breast Cancer Survivors

Macon-Bibb County Health Department invites the community to a presentation to hear the stories of local breast cancer survivors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Georgia eWIC is coming to North Central Health District’s WIC program

eWIC Program Begins September 12 with Kickoff at Baldwin County Health Department

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New Bivalent Covid-19 Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will begin offering the new bivalent COVID-19 booster this week, as shipments of the vaccine arrive in the state.

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Centralized Scheduling Tool for Monkeypox Vaccine Now Available on DPH Website

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched an online, centralized scheduling tool and helpline to locate and make appointments for monkeypox vaccine.

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Monkeypox Transmission in Public Settings

How to Prevent Spread of Infection

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NCHD Locations Closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Read More