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Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, people wanted to know when to get a flu shot so it'll be most effective.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Department of Public Health announced the eight-county metropolitan Atlanta area has seen an increase in pertussis or whooping cough.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; Local physicians say there is no treatment for Norovirus and people are still contagious for three days after symptoms disappear.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County has a new tool in the fight against shingles.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  China's vaccine makers gear up for overseas markets; product safety image still a concern

Monday, August 29, 2011  Local health departments to offer flu vaccines on Sept. 6,

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Older kids need vaccines, and fall's a good time to check even if school doesn't

Monday, June 27, 2011  Health officials are asking parents to get their children’s vaccinations up to date now to beat the back-to-school rush.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  In 2010, the United States reported more than 21,000 cases of whooping cough, mostly in children younger than six months old, including in Southwest Georgia.

Friday, April 22, 2011  Public Health officials say there were 21,000 cases of whooping cough in children younger than six months in 2010.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Public Health officials say just before the holiday season, they gave 2,000 less flu vaccines and saw twice as many positive flu cases.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  Starting Thursday, the Dougherty County Health Department makes it easy for shoppers at Albany Mall to stay healthy.

Monday, November 01, 2010  Most times when I’m talking about cats and dogs I’m talking about it raining cats and dogs.  Well today we look into the pet overpopulation problem in South West Georgia and focus on cats in this week’s Go Green.

Sunday, January 10, 2010  Health officials say there’s still a good chance you can get swine flu if you haven’t been vaccinated.

Tuesday, December 01, 2009  The University of Georgia is offering students and their spouses or domestic partners free swine flu vaccinations on campus this week.