Antimicrobial Susceptibilities of Selected Pathogens, 2001 

Clinicians treating patients may wish to know about local patterns of antibiotic susceptibility for common community-acquired pathogens. Georgia-specific data for 2001 are compiled in the 2001 antibiogram.

Foodborne Illness Investigation Manual 

The Foodborne Illness Investigation Manual is a guide to state, county, and district epidemiology, communicable disease, and environmental health staff in investigating foodborne disease outbreaks. It contains guidelines and forms to assist with the environmental, laboratory, and epidemiologic components of foodborne disease investigations.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Recommendations 
MRSA Poster for Correctional Facilities 

Summary of the guidelines for the handling of patients that have been infected or colonized with MRSA or other resistant organisms. Also, informational MRSA poster on how to stop the spread of MRSA.

Rabies Control Manual (2001 with 2004 Compendium), Georgia 

The purpose of this manual is to provide current information on the control of rabies in Georgia. It is designed to be used by county health departments, hospital emergency departments, private physicians and practitioners, veterinarians and animal control programs.

Recommendations For the Control of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) in Health Care Facilities in Georgia, With A Focus On Long-Term Care (1998) 

The DPH-GADHR recommends that each healthcare facility, specifically long-term care facilities and other organizations providing ancillary care services (such as dialysis and home-health care agencies), review both the HICPAC recommendations (attached, Appendix G) and the recommendations presented herein to develop a comprehensive institution-specific strategic plan to detect, prevent and control infection and colonization with VRE in residents of long term care facilities.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Program Manual (1998) 

This manual is prepared as a guide and resource for use by district and county public health personnel to establish standards and maintain up-to-date policies and procedures for STD clinical and disease intervention services within local jurisdictions.

Tuberculosis Reference Guide 2005, Georgia 

This manual responds to clinicians' questions about tuberculosis infection, disease, and control.

Publications

Germs and Pregnancy: How to Stay Safe - English  and Spanish 

A pamphlet for patients that contains information about prevention of listeriosis infection during pregnancy.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

HIPAA Fact Sheets: Epidemiology Disclosures 

HIPAA Fact Sheets: Epidemiology - Practice vs. Research 

Information for SARS Patients and Close Contacts 

Information specific to SARS patients and information specific to close contacts of SARS patients.

Information about SARS 

General information about SARS, how to care for SARS patients and how to contain the disease.

Keep Germs to Yourself! 
¡No riegues tus gérmenes! (Keep Germs to Yourself! en Español) 

A poster encouraging the public to use proper respiratory etiquette at all times, particularly during the cold and flu season in order to contain illness. Designed for clinical and hospital settings, includes general germ containment information.

Keep Illness from Spreading! 
¡Evita la propagación de enfermedades! (Keep Illness from Spreading! en Español) 

A poster for patients and the public in clinical settings that emphasize the need for respiratory etiquette. Encourages people to keep germs to themselves and the option of receiving a mask from hospital personnel.

E. coli Outbreak Water Park Report (1999) 

In June, 1998, an outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections affected children in Georgia and seven other states. Twenty-six cases were culture-proven; seven developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and one died. This report summarizes the findings of the E. coli Investigation Team.

Epidemiologic Profile: For HIV Prevention Community Planning In Georgia 2002 

Georgia Epidemiology Report (GER)

The Georgia Epidemiology Report is a monthly publication of the Epidemiology Branch, Division of Public Health, Georgia Department of Public Health.

Handwashing: Good Health is in your Hands! 

Washing your hands is the simplest and most effective thing you can do to reduce the spread of colds, flu, skin infections and diarrhea.

HIV/AIDS Among Minorities In Georgia (2002) 

Immunization Study 2006 Final Report, Georgia  

Immunization Study 2005 Final Report, Georgia  
Immunization Study 2004 Final Report, Georgia 
Immunization Study 2003 Final Report, Georgia 
Immunization Study 2002 Final Report, Georgia 
Immunization Study 2001 Final Report, Georgia 
Immunization Study 1999-2000 Final Report, Georgia 

The Division of Public Health, Epidemiology Branch, Immunization Program and Health Districts collaborated on the Georgia Immunization Study. The purpose of the study was to assess the immunization coverage rates of two-year-old children in Georgia statewide and for each of the nineteen health districts.

Influenza Prevention Fact Sheet for Schools 2005 

Each year, about 5-20% of people in Georgia get influenza, sometimes called "the flu." About 36,000 Americans die from the flu every year and more than 200,000 are hospitalized with complications from the flu. Flu activity is highest during the winter months. There are things you can do to prevent flu illness.

Medicaid Births Georgia 1998 - 2000 

This report provides a summary of Medicaid-funded births in Georgia, maternal participation in perinatal case management and pregnancy related services, and adverse birth outcomes.

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Poster 

MRSA recently became a notifiable disease in certain circumstances (community associated, resulting in severe illness or death). In addition, public health has dealt with multiple outbreaks and inquiries about milder skin infections. Clinicians are not always identifying this organism, so it is difficult to know the extent of the problem.

Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance Georgia 2002 

The Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System (PNSS) collects both prenatal and postpartum information. The information collected includes socio-demographic factors, nutritional risk factors (including prepregnancy weight, maternal weight gain and hematological status) prenatal risk factors, infant feeding practices and birth outcome.

An Overview of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia in Georgia (2000) 

State of the Heart Report, Georgia 1999 

Report featuring statewide statistics for CVD, including county-by-county mortality rates, as well as information on CVD prevention.

STD/HIV Report 1998-1999, Georgia 
1995-1997 Georgia STD/HIV Report 

The purpose of this report is to:

1. provide information on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
2. show the interrelatedness of HIV/AIDS with STDs and drug use
3. inform persons who are infected and affected by these conditions, and
4. inform health care providers, public health workers, and policy makers who are responsible for the control, prevention, and reporting of these diseases.

Tobacco Surveillance Report, GA 2004 

This report describes the array of surveillance activities pertaining to tobacco use in Georgia. It provides information about a) the toll of tobacco on Georgians in terms of smoking-related diseases and their associated costs, b) the prevalence of smoking among Georgia adults and youth, and c) efforts to reduce the burden of smoking through quit line services and policy and environmental measures.

Tuberculosis Report, Georgia 2003 

The Tuberculosis (TB) Epidemiology Annual Report contains a summary of available information on the current distribution of TB cases among residents of Georgia.

The Challenge of Change: A Mid-Decade Look at Maternal and Child Health in Georgia (1999) 

This report covers topics of long standing importance to the health of mothers and infants, such as low birthweight births, maternal and infant deaths, and birth defects. It also includes other issues like sexually transmitted diseases, domestic violence, and substance abuse. In addition, the report examines behaviors and conditions that contribute to poor birth outcomes.

Women's Health Survey Georgia 1995 

The Georgia Women's Health Survey (GWHS) was conducted to provide detailed information on reproductive health attitudes and issues such as teen pregnancy, sex education, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, and other concerns that affect the health of women of child bearing age (15-44 years) in Georgia.