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State Sen. Givhan: State Health Officer bill has ‘some momentum right now’

Recent comments by Alabama's State Health Officer Scott Harris regarding transgender laws have breathed new life into legislation changing how the state health officer role is appointed.

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Givhan legislation would give governor authority to appoint State Health Officer, require governor approval for 'an emergency rule'

Legislation that would make Alabama’s State Health Officer appointed by the Governor rather than the State Committee of Public Health was filed on Wednesday.

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ADPH pushes further vaccination and boosters in wake of new subvariant

The Alabama Department of Public Health is once again encouraging Alabamians to receive their COVID-19 boosters as a new subvariant begins to rear its head.

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Alabama Department of Public Health ramps up advertising spending 500% since 2018

Advertising expenses at the Alabama Department of Public Health increased by over 500% from fiscal years 2018 to 2022.

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Alabama Department of Public Health silent on partnership with organizations pushing comprehensive sexual education

Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is still refusing to answer questions about the agency’s affiliation with groups pushing for comprehensive sexual education.

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Midwives and birthing advocates come out swinging against proposed birthing center rules from ADPH

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is considering a resolution to place restrictions on birthing centers in the state.

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ADPH recommends COVID-19 vaccinations for students; some doctors disagree

"Getting children all recommended vaccines is one of the most important things parents can do to help protect their kids’ health, the health of their classmates, and their community," ADPH wrote in a statement.

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Alabama Department of Public Health releases guidelines for vaccinating Infants and toddlers

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has announced official guidelines for vaccinating infants and toddlers.

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Alabama to order COVID vaccines for kids, Concerned Doctors group warn of dangers

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has announced plans to follow federal guidelines in allowing COVID-19 vaccinations for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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ADPH updates fish consumption advisories

ADPH and ADEM want Alabama fishermen to be aware of possible contaminants found in fish in many bodies of water in the state.

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State records 278 COVID deaths so far this year, FDA halts some treatments

COVID-19 cases in Alabama are soaring this month and the FDA has halted some treatments, saying they aren’t going to work against the...

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53,179 Alabamians test positive for COVID in past week

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reported that 53,179 Alabamians tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week. The spread...

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71 Alabama children hospitaized with COVID-19

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reported on Friday that hospitalizations of children in Alabama due to COVID-19 are...

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Isolation time for school students have been cut to five days under some circumstances

Wednesday, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that they are advising K-12 school students, faculty and staff...

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ADPH changes isolation guidance for COVID-19

  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance decreasing the time that a person should isolate following...

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Omicron has reached Alabama

By Brandon Moseley The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

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America's Frontline Doctors files federal suit in Alabama to end vaccine mandates

By Craig Monger   America's Frontline Doctors (AFLD) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for...

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USDA distributing oral rabies vaccines in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Public Health announced that the USDA is distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) in parts of Alabama. The...