Tennessee Department of Health says Ensure your Family is Fully Immunized
August 10, 2020
Nashville, TN – As children head into a new school year, make sure vaccination is at the top of your checklist!
During National Immunization Awareness Month this August, the Tennessee Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to talk with your doctor, nurse or other health care professional to ensure everyone in your family is up to date on recommended vaccines.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month.
TDH Urges Tennesseans Most at Risk for Hepatitis A to Get Vaccinated
August 23, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) and numerous state and local partners continue to investigate and respond to a large, multi-state hepatitis A outbreak.
More than 2,000 cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed in Tennessee, including 13 resulting in the deaths of the patients.
Vaccination (CDC)
Marsha Blackburn Report: This Week From Washington – April 28th, 2019
April 28, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Just this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the largest outbreak of measles in the United States since 2000. The alarming increase in measles cases underscores the importance of vaccines and immunizations in our country.
The U.S. Senate recently passed my bipartisan Vaccines Save Lives resolution to send a clear and unequivocal message of Congressional support for vaccines and to urge parents, in consultation with their health care providers, to follow scientific evidence and the consensus of medical experts in favor of timely vaccinations for the well-being of their children and surrounding communities.
Senator Marsha Blackburn.
Tennessee Department of Health Confirms First Tennessee Measles Case for 2019
April 20, 2019
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating a case of measles after the State Public Health Laboratory confirmed a positive test for the illness in a resident of the East Tennessee.
While the investigation is currently centered in East Tennessee, all Tennesseans should be aware of measles and its symptoms. These symptoms may include fever, runny nose, body aches, watery eyes and white spots in the mouth.
Measles starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat. It’s followed by a rash that spreads over the body. Measles virus is highly contagious virus and spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing. Make sure you and your child are protected with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. (CDC)
Pap Test and a Vaccine may Save Your Life
February 3, 2019
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, TN – The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on your health! The Tennessee Department of Health urges women to contact their health care provider or local health department to ask about routine screening for cervical cancer, a silent killer that strikes without symptoms or pain.
Cervical cancer can be prevented with recommended vaccination and regular screenings.
Cervical cancer vaccination (CDC)
TDH continues response to Hepatitis A Outbreak
November 16, 2018
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health continues to investigate and respond to a hepatitis A outbreak impacting the state with more than 400 cases of illness to date. One death associated with this hepatitis A outbreak has been reported.
The outbreak in Tennessee most heavily affects Nashville and Chattanooga.
Tennesseans Most at Risk Urged to Get Vaccinated for Hepatitis A.
Protect Yourself, Your Family Against Measles
September 5, 2017
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health urges parents and other caregivers to make sure all children are vaccinated against measles.
While measles was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 2000 thanks to widespread vaccination, outbreaks have occurred in recent years in pockets of unvaccinated people in communities across the country.
U.S. Outbreaks Remind of Importance of Vaccination.
Tennessee Department of Health says Rabies Vaccinations crucial in preventing Deaths
April 2, 2016
Health, Agriculture & TWRA Leaders Ask Tennesseans to Help Fight Deadly Disease
Nashville, TN – In the first three months of this year, the Tennessee Department of Health State Public Health Laboratory has confirmed rabies in three wild animals and five pet dogs and cats.
The deadly disease is causing concern for officials with the departments of Health and Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, who believe some may have forgotten or are not aware of the impact of rabies.
Rabies
Tennessee Department of Health reports Rabies Confirmed in Two Dogs in Middle Tennessee
March 14, 2016
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health has recently confirmed a diagnosis of rabies in two dogs in Middle Tennessee.
One puppy died in Wilson County in February and was submitted for rabies testing. A second dog was submitted for testing in February from DeKalb County. Both dogs had a strain of rabies found in skunks, meaning they were likely infected by being bitten by skunks.
Rabies vaccination is the best protection against rabies in household pets.
Measles outbreak in California underscores importance of Immunization
February 6, 2015
Nashville, TN – Measles, a disease considered eradicated in the United States, is making headlines due to a growing outbreak linked to a California amusement park. Most of the people infected with measles in this outbreak were not vaccinated against the disease.
While Tennessee does not yet have any reported measles cases in 2015 and no cases linked to this outbreak at this time, the Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone of the importance of routine vaccination against measles and other illnesses.
A child receiving an immunization
