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Recent News About Alabama Department of Public Health
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Alabama Public Health: Dive Into Heart Health
Summer means warmer temps and good times, but also heightened risk for a cardiac event such as a heart attack or stroke
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HIV Testing Is Self-care’ Is the Theme of National Hiv Testing Day 2022
National HIV Testing Day is observed annually on June 27
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Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines Authorized for Ages 6 Months Through 17 Years
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has authorized COVID-19 vaccine for young children
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Covid-19 Testing No Longer Mandated for Flights to the U.s., but Testing and Avoiding Travel When Sick Still Recommended
Travelers returning to the United States from foreign countries by air this summer are relieved of one requirement
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Alabama Public Health Press Release
Recognition and extra precautions are needed to prevent heat illnesses
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Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2022 Fish Consumption Advisories
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management
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Childhood Immunizations Protect Against Serious Disease
Parents want the best for their children and getting vaccinated is important in providing protection from serious and sometimes deadly diseases which can be prevented by childhood immunizations
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Alabama Department of Public Health Provides Information Regarding Infant Formula Shortages
Due to formula shortages nationwide, ADPH WIC is allowing flexibilities with some infant formulas, to include varying the forms (powder, concentrate, ready to use) and sizes issued to WIC families
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As Covid-19 Trends Upward in Alabama, Help Protect Yourself by Getting Vaccinated
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) urges the public to not be complacent about COVID-19 and for eligible Alabama residents to get vaccinated and boosted
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ADHP Observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2022
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
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Alabama's Health News Release
As COVID-19 trends upward in Alabama, help protect yourself by getting vaccinated
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COVID Is Still With Us, So Don’t Ignore Symptoms or Delay Treatment
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds Alabamians that despite improved case, hospitalization and death numbers, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over
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Alabama Department of Public Health 2021 Annual Report
The Alabama Department of Public Health's 2021 Annual Report summarizes a year of objectives and accomplishments
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Statement from State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris
I would like to let everyone know that I tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday
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Test to Treat Improves Access and Speed of Covid-19 Treatments
The Test to Treat initiative was created to provide faster, easier access to COVID-19 treatments
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World TB Day Promotes Investment to End Tuberculosis as TB Deaths Increase
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Division of TB Control seeks to prevent future cases through prompt identification and medical evaluation of contacts at risk for exposure
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CDC Offers New COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Calculator for the Public
CDC created this calculator to take the stress out of figuring when, and for how long, people with COVID-19 and close contacts need to stay home, get tested and wear a well-fitting mask.
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National Poison Prevention Week
This National Poison Prevention Week, ADPH is looking to raise awareness of the dangers of products
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Alabama Public Health Infection Prevention Webinar
The Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance presents “Infection Prevention: What is it? Can it really help protect us from pathogens?”
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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: ADPH launches new COVID-19 dashboard, welcomes arrival of some Moderna vaccine
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard which will make it easier for the public to navigate vaccine information.