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Today is National “Wear your life jacket to work” day to promote water safety as we kick off the summer. As always, the Cherokee County Health Department is collaborating with SafeKids Cherokee to get this important message out to the community. Above is a photo of Woodstock Health Center staff at workin their life jackets. Pictured are (from left to right): Tania Beavers, Daniel Ramos, Amy Jusak, Natalia Plasencia, Lynne Ramirez and Pilar Barahona. Below are safety tips from Safe Kids to share with everyone! Cherokee County Health Department is so proud to work with SafeKids Cherokee. Together, they have made Cherokee County a healthier and safer place. Click on the pic below to see SafeKids Tips for Boating Safety:
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Note: CDC has updated the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States to reflect the following changes in the mRNA COVID-19 vaccination schedule:
- At the time of initial vaccination, depending on vaccine product, children ages 6 months–4 years are recommended to receive 2 or 3 bivalent mRNA vaccine doses; children age 5 years are recommended to receive 1 or 2 bivalent mRNA vaccine doses.
- People ages 6 years and older who are unvaccinated or previously received only monovalent vaccine doses are recommended to receive 1 bivalent mRNA vaccine dose.
- People ages 65 years and older may receive 1 additional bivalent mRNA vaccine dose.
Updated clinical guidance for individuals who are immunocompromised will be shared as soon as possible.
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CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for all eligible children and adults.
Lost your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card? Click here to learn what to do. These vaccines are offered at our Public Health Departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties, but to be sure the type of COVID-19 vaccine you may want or need is available when you arrive, click on your county's name above to contact your local health department. Otherwise, No Appointment is needed during regular clinic hours. Cuurently, there is No Cost to clients for this vaccine, and No Identification is required.
Note: COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children ages 6 months through 17. Adult consent for minors is required. For more information about COVID-19 vaccine and booster recommendations for children and teens, please visit the CDC's COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens. (See the COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form in English and in Spanish).
- 3rd Shots for people with certain immunocompromised conditions are available at our health departments, and so are...
- Booster Shots: Available for residents who are eligible and have reached the recommended time period for a booster shot since receiving their primary series of shots, including eligible immunocompromised people whose primary series included a 3rd shot. The latest information on all recommended COVID-19 booster vaccine is available on the CDC website.
Again, no appointment is needed for COVID-19 vaccination during regular clinic hours at Health Departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties... be sure to look for your County Health Department's CLINIC HOURS and Location by clicking on the name of your county above.
North GA – No Appointment is needed for COVID-19 Vaccination in the North Georgia Health District during regular clinic hours at Public Health Departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties. There is NO Cost to clients, regardless of healthcare coverage. No Identification is required.
Nearly 250,000 residents in the North Georgia Health District are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and our state, district and county public health officials continue to urge anyone who has not yet gotten fully vaccinated to do so right away.
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North GA – May 11th Update: Georgians 12 and older are invited to a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic hosted by Rock Bridge Community Church in both Dalton and Chatsworth! Come to either clinic site on Tuesday, May 11th from 4:30 PM to 8 PM for your vaccination. NO Appointment is needed. No ID required. COVID-19 Vaccine is FREE! Whitfield County Health Department will administer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Dalton clinic. Murray County Health Department will administer Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Chatsworth clinic. Children 12 and older are only permitted Pfizer vaccine and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Rock Bridge Community Church COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic locations are 115 W. Crawford Street (Wink Theatre) in Dalton and 40 Bowtie Boulevard in Chatsworth. Come get vaccinated and protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19!
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Canton, GA – May 11th Update: Georgians 12 and older are invited to a FAMILY NIGHT COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic hosted by Cherokee County Health Department on Tuesdays at the Canton Health Center. Family Night hours are 4 PM to 6 PM. NO Appointment is needed. No ID required. COVID-19 Vaccine is FREE! Pfizer, Moderna and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine will be offered, as available, depending on supply. Children ages 12 through 17 are only permitted Pfizer vaccine, and all minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to be vaccinated. The Cherokee County Health Department health center in Canton is at 1219 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115. Come get vaccinated and protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19!
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