Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:38:22 GMT
There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes. The Albany YMCA and the Phoebe Medical Center are hoping to halt that number by hosting Camp Fit and FWD to helpMore >>
There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes. The Albany YMCA and the Phoebe Medical Center are hoping to halt that number by hosting Camp Fit and FWD to helpMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:33:17 GMT
Albany Police Investigators are gathering clues from a 'hole in the wall' burglary at the Brothers Package Store at 1101 Newton Road. Someone broke through a concrete wall about 3:30AM. InvestigatorsMore >>
Someone broke through an AC duct system about 3:30AM, and stole liquor and money.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:52:11 GMT
The chief judge of Dougherty County's Superior Court opened an East Albany summer reading program Tuesday morning. Dozens of excited kids listened as Judge Willie Lockette read books to them. It was theMore >>
Dozens of excited kids listened as Judge Willie Lockette read books to them. It was the kickoff of the 14th annual Reading Under The Big Top Summer Camp.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:43:38 GMT
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe asMore >>
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe as a valuable asset. More >>
August 1, 2007
Albany-- New shipments of the chicken pox vaccine arrived in South Georgia just in time for students who need the shot to return to school.
There's a nationwide shortage of the varicella vaccine due to a change in manufacturers. This year, children entering kindergarten, sixth grade or those attending school in Georgia for the first time are required to get the vaccine.
Last month there was a rush to get the vaccines which caused many South Georgia counties to run out. Tuesday, health departments got some much needed shipments.
"The majority of our counties now have sufficient doses with the exception of two. Right now I have that Worth and Decatur did not receive their shipment but probably by tomorrow they will," said Dr. Jacqueline Grant.
The Dougherty County Health Department will hold an immunization clinic this Saturday. From 12 to 4, children can receive their immunizations along with dental, hearing and vision screenings.
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