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ADPH continues taking measures to prevent potential human exposure after kitten confirmed positive for rabies

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ADPH continues taking measures to prevent potential human exposure after kitten confirmed positive for rabies

ADPH continues its investigation of possible rabies exposure to humans from a stray kitten.

Kitten in Lee County tests positive for rabies; several individuals were exposed

ADPH has confirmed that a stray kitten approximately 4 to 6 weeks of age in Auburn has tested positive for rabies.

Looking After Your Emotional Well-Being

October is Emotional Wellness Month. This is a great time to take stock of the stress in our lives, to figure out how that stress is affecting us,...

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris to serve as new ASTHO president

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) announced today that State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris will serve as the...

Alabama health organizations encourage Alabamians to ask their physician about immunizations for fall and winter

The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are encouraging...

ADPH Careers: Disease Intervention Specialist

ADPH employs Disease Intervention Specialists to provide advanced field investigative work in support of the prevention and control of communicable...

'Share Your Smile With Alabama’ Photo Contest Returns for 2025

The ADPH Oral Health Office is excited to announce the eighth annual “Share Your Smile with Alabama” statewide photo contest.

ADPH Careers: Licensure and Certification Surveyors

ADPH employs Licensure and Certification Surveyors in positions across the state with the Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

Houston County Health Department to hold drive-through flu clinic October 7

A drive-through flu clinic will be held on October 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Houston County Health Department

Statewide Program Promotes Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. When breast cancer is found early, the survival rate is 95...