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ADPH announces first case of measles in Alabama since 2002
MMR vaccination is encouraged
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified on Monday, Aug. 25, that a child under 5...
Alabama Department of Public Health 2024 year in review
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In 2024, the dedicated employees of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) came together to face the unique challenges that...
ADPH: Follow safe sleep guidelines to prevent infant deaths
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has provided additional details regarding safe sleep in its recently published policy statement, “Sleep-Related Infant...
Parents and guardians reminded that childhood vaccinations are required
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting...
Initial case of monkeypox reported in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) have identified the first case of monkeypox virus infection in Alabama....
Poll of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy finds Alabamians take COVID-19 seriously, but reluctance exists among...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A poll to better understand the reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccine among African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos and Tribal Nations was conducted...
ADPH: Mental Health Awareness Month celebrated in May
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, it can be an overwhelming feeling. It’s important...
ADPH: Hepatitis A outbreak has spread in northern Alabama
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating multiple hepatitis A cases in Jackson and DeKalb counties. This outbreak may continue...
UPDATED- Health Department responds to EPA Health Advisories impacting north Alabama water systems
UPDATED with a statement from the V.A.W.: “V.A.W. Water System is in compliance with all ADEM and EPA Guidelines. However, our Board of Directors...
