2019 News Releases

December

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Get a healthy start in 2020 with the Alabama Tobacco Quitline

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  • December 30, 2019
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Federal law raises minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21

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  • December 30, 2019
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • December 27, 2019
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Infant mortality rate in Alabama is lowest in state’s history in 2018

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  • December 11, 2019
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Alabama Department of Public Health and Alabama Department of Mental Health partner to break the cycle of stigma

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  • December 9, 2019
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Smoke-Free Shoals member participates in Youth Advocacy Symposium in Washington, D.C.

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  • December 6, 2019
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Alabama’s hospitals continue to improve quality by reducing healthcare-associated infections

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  • December 3, 2019

November

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National Rural Health Day 2019 to be observed November 21

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  • November 12, 2019
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Showcase your child’s smile in the ‘Share Your Smile With Alabama' Photo Contest

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  • November 6, 2019
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November, American Diabetes Month®

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  • November 4, 2019
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Influenza is serious; ‘Flu Shot Friday’ encourages yearly vaccination

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  • November 1, 2019

October

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CDC recommends persons stop using vaping products containing THC

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  • October 31, 2019
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Public water systems in Alabama receive water fluoridation quality awards

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  • October 28, 2019
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Expectant mothers, children and teens need preventive dental visits

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  • October 25, 2019
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Confirmed case of EEE reported in Alabama resident

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  • October 25, 2019
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Test your children and your home for lead poisoning

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  • October 18, 2019
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ADPH confirms state's first death from vaping-associated illness

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  • October 2, 2019
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WIC Program seeks public comment about 2020 State Plan

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  • October 1, 2019

September

Health News Releases

Shellfish growing waters opened

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  • September 22, 2021
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ADPH recommends Alabamians consider stopping the use of electronic cigarettes and vape products

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  • September 27, 2019
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Portions of Mobile Bay opened for oyster harvesting

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  • September 26, 2019
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People rescuing raccoon need medical attention; public reminded to leave wildlife alone

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  • September 24, 2019
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • September 20, 2019
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‘Be The 1 To’ help prevent suicide

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  • September 19, 2019
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Infant Mortality Reduction Summit scheduled for September 26-27

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  • September 10, 2019
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • September 6, 2019
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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month

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  • September 3, 2019
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ADPH seeks input on maternal and child health care needs

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  • September 3, 2019

August

News Releases

Hepatitis A vaccine available only for people at high risk in counties where there are outbreaks

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  • August 30, 2019
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Protect yourself from mosquito-borne viruses

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  • August 30, 2019
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ADPH recommends hepatitis A vaccine for all food workers

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  • August 27, 2019
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • August 27, 2019
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Health care providers asked to report pulmonary illnesses that may be associated with vaping

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  • August 23, 2019
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ADPH seeks grant proposals for public water systems

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  • August 22, 2019
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Getting married in Alabama? Changes you need to know

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  • August 20, 2019
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Coach Safety Act requires annual safety training for volunteer youth coaches and trainers

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  • August 8, 2019
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • August 7, 2019
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For breastfeeding to succeed, parents need support

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  • August 6, 2019
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Alabama Department of Public Health unveils updated seal

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  • August 6, 2019

July

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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • July 19, 2019
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Follow precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses

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  • July 18, 2019
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Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2019 Fish Consumption Advisories

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  • July 17, 2019
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • July 15, 2019
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Horse near Boaz confirmed with West Nile virus, first case in Alabama in 2019

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  • July 12, 2019
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Do not handle bats, ADPH cautions

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  • July 10, 2019

June

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National HIV Testing Day is June 27; Testing helps keep you and others safe

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  • June 26, 2019
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ADPH investiga después de una infestación de murciélagos reportada en la guardería de Union Springs

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  • June 26, 2019
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ADPH investigates after bat infestation reported at Union Springs daycare center

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  • June 26, 2019
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CDC director comes to Alabama to discuss strategies to end the HIV epidemic

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  • June 14, 2019
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Summertime sun safety is very important

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  • June 12, 2019
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ADPH works with Honda Manufacturing to develop a tuberculosis screening plan

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  • June 12, 2019
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Prevention is key to safeguard against tick and mosquito-borne diseases

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  • June 5, 2019
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WIC income guidelines increase - Are you eligible?

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  • June 4, 2019

May

News Releases

Free Prostate Screening available at Dallas County Health Department

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  • May 28, 2019
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Be aware of the effects of tobacco smoke, including secondhand smoke, on those with asthma

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  • May 24, 2019
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • May 24, 2019
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Practice healthy and safe swimming all season long

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  • May 23, 2019
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Adjust your activities to avoid heat-related illnesses

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  • May 22, 2019
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • May 16, 2019
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Results negative for Alabama's first reported presumptive positive measles patient

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  • May 10, 2019
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • May 6, 2019
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One area of Mobile Bay opened for oyster harvesting

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  • May 3, 2019
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Most adults in the U.S. at low risk for measles

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  • May 3, 2019
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First presumptive positive measles case in Alabama in 2019

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  • May 2, 2019
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ADPH continues investigating cases, but no measles yet confirmed in Alabama in 2019

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  • May 1, 2019

April

News Releases

Alabama Employee Health and Fitness Walk/National Walk@Lunch Day set for May 3 at the State Capitol

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  • April 29, 2019
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Public health leaders honored

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  • April 25, 2019
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Person with measles likely exposed other people during two stops in Alabama

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  • April 24, 2019
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • April 19, 2019
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Information is available to assist displaced Madison County patients

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  • April 17, 2019
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Scale Back Alabama announces 2019 prize winners

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  • April 16, 2019
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Keep your children’s vaccines and vaccine records up to date

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  • April 11, 2019
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Possible scam calls regarding Medicare are not from health department

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  • April 8, 2019

March

News Releases

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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  • March 28, 2019
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • March 28, 2019
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Alabama public health social workers honored with statewide awards

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  • March 21, 2019
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National health survey underway in Marengo County

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  • March 21, 2019
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Kick Butts Day invites smokers to kick the habit

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  • March 20, 2019
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Northeast Alabama hepatitis A outbreak continues to grow, and people should get vaccinated

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  • March 19, 2019
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WIC participants issued first eWIC cards

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  • March 18, 2019
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Fox bite reported in Fairhope; victim has begun treatment

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  • March 13, 2019
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Follow safety precautions to protect your family following storms

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  • March 8, 2019
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Weiss Lake homeowners and residents advised to call health department if they have found or are missing a sewage holding tank

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  • March 6, 2019

February

News Releases

Avoid untested, unregulated and potentially dangerous products, such as those labeled CBD

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  • February 28, 2019
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100 Alabama Miles Challenge set to begin 2019 season March 2

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  • February 27, 2019
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Test private well water and use caution when coming into contact with flood water in the Weiss Lake area

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  • February 26, 2019
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Use extreme caution following flooding, sewage overflows

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  • February 26, 2019
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • February 25, 2019
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Water-damaged buildings may harbor mold

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  • February 25, 2019
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‘Through With Chew Week’ highlights dangers of smokeless tobacco use

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  • February 14, 2019
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ADPH seeks HIV/AIDS prevention services promoting secondary school and community partnerships for the prevention of HIV/AIDS in youth and adolescents

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  • February 12, 2019
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Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery

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  • February 11, 2019
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • February 8, 2019
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Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery

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  • February 8, 2019
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Puppy confirmed to have rabies; multiple individuals to undergo post-exposure treatment

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  • February 7, 2019
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Second Annual ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo campaign

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  • February 1, 2019

January

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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • January 28, 2019
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • January 25, 2019
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Scale Back Alabama kicks off 2019 campaign

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  • January 15, 2019
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Keep this New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco

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  • January 10, 2019
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Hepatitis A outbreak has spread in Northern Alabama

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  • January 9, 2019