2018 BCD News Releases

12-26-18
Hepatitis A outbreak under investigation in North Alabama

12-10-18
Alabama’s hospitals are effectively controlling healthcare-associated infections

11-21-18
HIV/AIDS Division seeks nonprofit fiscal/program management agent

11-08-18
Influenza is serious; flu shots recommended for those 6 months of age and older

10-05-18
Fox bite reported in residential area of Fairhope; raccoon bite in hospital parking lot

10-05-18
Update provided regarding outbreak at Ventress Correctional Facility

09-28-18
Agencies investigate outbreak at Ventress Correctional Facility

09-28-18
Alabama clinic recognized for success in immunizing adolescents

09-10-18
ADPH investigates outbreak associated with eggs from Alabama farm

08-27-18
ADPH conducts investigation following accidental chemical ingestion in Muscle Shoals feed store

08-15-18
Fox bite reported in rural Loxley

08-13-18
Mosquito bite and other protection measures urged as West Nile and Zika virus reported in Alabama residents

08-03-18
Multiple Alabama counties experience pertussis outbreak

08-02-18
Make sure your preteens and teens get recommended vaccinations

07-09-18
Two fox bites reported in Robertsdale City Limits

06-28-18
ADPH offers recommendations to prevent infectious disease outbreaks at camp

06-15-2018
Other rabid foxes confirmed in densely populated areas of Baldwin County

06-15-2018
Do not enter bodies of water if you have cuts or abrasions; if injured, clean wound at once to reduce risk of infection

05-24-18
Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2018 fish consumption advisories

05-22-18
Rabid foxes prompt heightened rabies warning in Baldwin County

05-21-18
Take precautions to prevent tick and mosquito-borne diseases

05-18-18
Should you be tested for hepatitis? May 19 is National Hepatitis Testing Day

05-11-18
ADPH to conduct TB testing in Auburn May 17

05-08-18
ADPH issues synthetic cannabinoids alert; severe bleeding is a dangerous side effect

04-25-18
Rabid raccoon bites two in Montgomery, prompting heightened rabies warning and need to vaccinate pets

03-23-18
Chicks and ducklings may pose risks of illness

02-23-18
ADPH to hold free TB testing event February 27

02-20-18
ADPH to hold meeting and conduct tuberculosis testing at Walter Wellborn Elementary and High Schools

02-06-18
ADPH announces HPV video contest winners

01-17-18
ADPH to hold special flu shot clinics

01-16-18
ADPH to hold special flu shot clinics

01-11-18
Avoid getting and spreading the flu to others; telephone your health care provider unless symptoms are severe