Religious exemptions for immunizations available
MSDH issues medical exemptions when a Mississippi licensed pediatrician, family physician or internist completes the exemption form and submits it to the State Epidemiologist for review.
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Health department reports over 3,000 additional COVID cases
Two additional coronavirus-related deaths reported in DeSoto County.
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First pediatric COVID-19 death of 2023 confirmed in Mississippi
14 pediatric death in the states since pandemic began.
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Naloxone opioid overdose kits available free of charge
The medication can reverse an overdose of opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications.
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Dispensaries opening date still not set
State revenue officials determine when dispensaries can open.
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Reeves announces end to Jackson Boil Water Notice
Water will continue to be testing for the forseeable future.
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Turner named State Health Department CMO
“He’s highly respected in his field and very involved in the community. Service is not just what he does — it’s who he is.” – Dr. Dan Edney
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Four county medical cannabis dispensaries licensed
Four companies in DeSoto County have been licensed to dispense medical cannabis.
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Rare bacterium discovered on Mississippi Gulf Coast
You can become infected by inhaling contaminated soil, dust or water droplets, and it can attach to the coats of animals, who also can be infected.
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First Mississippi case of Monkeypox reported
Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported the first case of Monkeypox in a Mississippi resident. The specimen was
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