News, Events and Alerts

News Releases

• First Pediatric Flu Death Confirmed in the 2024-2025 Flu Season
  January 24
• MSDH Shares Frigid Weather Safety Tips
  January 16
• MSDH Spotlights Cervical Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Treatment
  January 15
• MSDH Names New State Epidemiologist and Deputy State Epidemiologist
  January 14

• More news releases

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• Office of Communications: 601-576-7667 (8am - 5pm)
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• E-mail: MSDHnews@msdh.ms.gov

Meetings and Events

• Countdown to Baby: Online Event for Expecting ParentsTuesday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.
• Webinar: Preventing Falls in Older AdultsFebruary 21, March 21, April 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
• Public Meetings Calendar
• Upcoming Events

Health Alerts

• Boil-water notices
• Mississippi Health Alert Network
• Travelers' health and warnings
• FDA food safety alerts
• USDA food safety alerts

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