Appling County Health Department

All Southeast Health District sites will be closed on Friday, July 3, in recognition of Independence Day on July 4.

All sites will resume our normal hours of operation on Monday, July 6.

Don’t let shingles derail your health! Understand the risks of shingles and the potential complications that can arise from infection.

The CDC recommends adults 50+ and adults with weakened immune systems (ages 19+) receive two doses of the shingles vaccine. If you have questions or would like to receive a shingles vaccine, please call 1(855)473-4374.

Throughout this weekend and into the early parts of next week, the National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously hot and humid conditions across our sixteen-county health district, with heat index values approaching near record highs for late June.

Current forecasts indicate the potential for heat index values to reach 108°F to 110°F on Sunday and Monday in southeast Georgia.

Keep your cool during extreme heat. ☀️ Wear lightweight clothing, stay hydrated, and limit outdoor activity during peak temperatures. 👕💦🏠

Monitor your local forecast using your zip code at weather.gov/jax or weather.gov/chs.