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Traveling soon? Check your family’s MMR vaccination status before you go. International travelers, including some infants, may need different vaccination timing. Talk to your healthcare provider and visit georgiameasles.com.

Your sexual health matters. 💜 Knowing your status through recommended testing is an important step in protecting yourself and your partners. Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may not cause symptoms, so don't wait for signs to get tested. Find testing resources at dph.ga.gov/STDs.

Tip it. Toss it. Protect your family! 🦟 Regularly empty water from buckets, flowerpots, toys, and other outdoor containers. Reducing standing water helps limit mosquito breeding around your home. Find more prevention tips at dph.ga.gov/mosquito-borne-di….

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Sleep safety starts with simple steps! 💤 Remember the ABCs of safe sleep: babies should sleep Alone, on their Backs, in a Crib. Learn more at georgiasafetosleep.org

Protect your health so you can keep doing what matters most. Vaccines help reduce the risk of serious illness for people of all ages. Visit: vaccinateNOWga.com

Put green into your routine! Eating fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet can support your overall health and help lower the risk of certain chronic diseases. Learn more: dph.georgia.gov/snap-ed

A little prevention goes a long way! ❤️ Getting your annual flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of flu and its complications. Take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Talk with your healthcare provider about vaccination TODAY! dph.ga.gov/flu

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Measles spreads easily and can cause serious illness. The MMR vaccine is the best protection. Check your family’s vaccination records and talk to your healthcare provider about whether you are up to date. Learn more at georgiameasles.com.

Family planning is about having the information and resources to make informed decisions about your future. 💜 Explore your options, learn about available services, and find resources that fit your needs. Visit exploreyouroptions.org to learn more.

Staying up to date on recommended screenings can help detect breast cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. Talk with your healthcare provider about the screening schedule that’s right for you. Learn more at dph.georgia.gov/BCCP

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Thinking about quitting smoking? You don't have to do it alone. Text READY to 21586.💚 Quitting can improve your health at any age, and support can make the journey easier.

Every nap. Every night. Safe sleep matters. 💙 Always place your baby on their back to sleep, use a firm, flat sleep surface, and keep the sleep space free of pillows, blankets, and toys. Learn more at georgiasafesleep.org.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless gas that can be deadly. Protect your household by installing CO alarms, maintaining fuel-burning appliances, and never running generators indoors or near windows and doors. Learn the signs and stay safe! bit.ly/4v1nZBQ

Did you know? About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Early detection and awareness matter. Talk with your healthcare provider about your breast cancer risk and recommended screening options. Learn more: dph.georgia.gov/BCCP

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Traveling internationally with a baby? Infants 6–11 months should receive an early MMR dose before international travel. Ask your child’s healthcare provider before you travel and visit georgiameasles.com.

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