Health Policy News Archive
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10.05.10 Flu Vaccine Finder is now live!
The Flu Vaccine Finder tool is now live and will assist the public in locating an influenza vaccination clinic. The following website can be used to search for clinics in or near a particular zip code.
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Find out how to list your clinic
08.31.10 Advisory board guides Georgia public health campaign
A 31-member advisory board, which includes representatives of many of Georgia's best-known community, education and health organizations, is guiding a campaign aimed at educating policy makers and the public about the need to reinvest in and rebuild the state's public health system.
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08.11.10 CDC issues new flu vaccine recommendations
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06.01.10 DCH, DPH increase fees for certain screening lab tests
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03.08.10 CDC issues pandemic influenza pediatric office plan template
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03.08.10 CDC issues abbreviated primary care office plan template for influenza
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10.28.09 DCH releases Georgia HIV/AIDS Surveillance Summary for 2007
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10.27.09 FDA issues emergency use authorization for Peramivir
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10.26.09 American Lung Association updates flu clinic locator
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01.26.09 CDC updates state medical associations on unexplained dermopathy or "Morgellons"
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received numerous inquiries about an unexplained dermopathy that some refer to as "Morgellons." It sent letters to state medical association executive directors to give an update on the CDC's activities to investigate the condition.