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Watch Your Mouth: Signs of Oral Cancer Can Be Found Early by Your Dentist

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Stay protected this season: Protect yourself from mosquito and tick bites ahead of peak season

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World Tuberculosis Day 2026: “Yes! We Can End TB Led by Alabama TB physicians. Powered by Alabama Communities.”

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Watch Your Mouth: Signs of Oral Cancer Can Be Found Early by Your Dentist

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

Dog in Covington County confirmed positive for rabies; precautions advised

ADPH has confirmed that a dog in Andalusia has tested positive for rabies. This incident involved human exposure.

Stay protected this season: Protect yourself from mosquito and tick bites ahead of peak season

As warmer weather approaches, ADPH is reminding residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families from vector-borne diseases.

World Tuberculosis Day 2026: “Yes! We Can End TB Led by Alabama TB physicians. Powered by Alabama Communities.”

On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, international TB organizations are calling for action to transform global ambition and commitment to end TB.

Harmful if Swallowed: Protecting Kids from Adult Products

Parents go to great lengths to protect their children. But sometimes, no matter how diligent they are, parents can forget about the toxic...

Here a Chick, There a Chick, Everywhere a Chick Chick!!!

Information on the safe care and handling of backyard poultry and birds.

Poison Prevention Week: Products Containing Cannabinoids

ADPH is once again bringing attention to cannabinoid-containing products and the potential risks they pose.

National Kidney Month

March is National Kidney Month.

Social Work Month honors the many contributions of social work professionals

The theme for Social Work Month 2026 is “Social Work: Uplift, Defend. Transform.”

ADPH asks for input to improve health in your local community

The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect, and improve Alabama’s health and provide the people of...