News Alabama Department of Public Health’s Dr. Karen Landers: vaccines are a weapon against COVID-19 Published: Dec. 27, 2021, 7:00 a.m.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is the state's primary health agency. With approximately 2,700 employees, ADPH is one of the largest state agencies.

The Alabama Department of Public Health is cautioning people against swimming in several areas along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County. According to an ADPH news release, areas ...

The Alabama Department of Public Health is sharing how residents can protect themselves after a series of dog attacks in the state.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging the public not to handle bats, one of the primary causes of rabies in the state. Rabies is a viral infection in mammals ...

The Alabama Department of Public Health said that e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches are harmful to everyone, even children.

ALABAMA – If you get a call from somebody saying they’ll administer the COVID-19 vaccine at your home, it’s probably a scam. The Alabama Department of Public Health said Thursday evening ...

The Alabama Department of Public Health now recommends that students, teachers and staff follow updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control if they contract COVID or come into close ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2025 / 11:59 AM CST (WHNT) — The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a statement about its current investigation into certain “adverse events” following an injection.

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Alabama Department of Public Health is celebrating 150 years. In a release, it explains how back in 1875, leaders determined that a state system was needed to advocate ...

ADPH says the infant mortality rate of 7.8 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2023 increased from the state’s 2022 rate of 6.7, which was Alabama’s lowest overall infant mortality rate ever.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is facing its biggest challenge in memory – after years of budget cuts have steadily reduced its capacity.