Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 77 deaths being in Alabama, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.
There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Alabama in the week ending Aug. 20, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.
There were 50 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 7.4% decrease from the previous week.