2019 BCD News Releases

12-03-19
Alabama’s hospitals continue to improve quality by reducing healthcare-associated infections

11-01-19
Influenza is serious; ‘Flu Shot Friday’ encourages yearly vaccination

10-25-19
Confirmed case of EEE reported in Alabama resident

09-24-19
People rescuing raccoon need medical attention; public reminded to leave wildlife alone

08-30-19
Protect yourself from mosquito-borne viruses

08-30-19
Alabama Department of Public Health has hepatitis A vaccine available only for people at high risk in counties where there are outbreaks

08-27-19
ADPH recommends hepatitis A vaccine for all food workers

07-17-19
Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2019 Fish Consumption Advisories

07-12-19
Horse near Boaz confirmed with West Nile virus, first case in Alabama in 2019

07-10-19
Do not handle bats, ADPH cautions

06-26-19
ADPH investigates after bat infestation reported at Union Springs daycare center

06-26-19
National HIV Testing Day is June 27; Testing helps keep you and others safe

06-14-19
CDC director comes to Alabama to discuss strategies to end the HIV epidemic

06-12-19
ADPH works with Honda Manufacturing to develop a tuberculosis screening plan

06-05-19
Prevention is key to safeguard against tick and mosquito-borne diseases

05-23-19
Practice healthy and safe swimming all season long

05-10-19
Results negative for Alabama's first reported presumptive positive measles patient

05-03-19
Most adults in the U.S. at low risk for measles; no additional information on single presumptive

05-02-19
First presumptive positive measles case in Alabama in 2019

05-01-19
ADPH continues investigating cases, but no measles yet confirmed in Alabama in 2019

04-24-19
Person with measles likely exposed other people during two stops in Alabama; ADPH urges action from those potentially exposed

04-11-19
Keep your children’s vaccines and vaccine records up to date

03-19-19
Northeast Alabama hepatitis A outbreak continues to grow, and people should get vaccinated

03-13-19
Fox bite reported in Fairhope; victim has begun treatment

02-12-19
ADPH seeks HIV/AIDS prevention services promoting secondary school and community partnerships for the prevention of HIV/AIDS in youth and adolescents

02-11-19
Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery: Update 

02-08-19
Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery

02-07-19
Puppy confirmed to have rabies; multiple individuals to undergo post-exposure treatment

01-09-19
Hepatitis A outbreak has spread in Northern Alabama