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Heat illnesses can be prevented by heeding warning signs and getting help when symptoms occur

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Proposals sought to protect youth from nicotine initiation and exposure to secondhand smoke

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Alabama Department of Public Health confirms measles case in Alabama resident; Reminds travelers to stay up to date on MMR vaccination

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Heat illnesses can be prevented by heeding warning signs and getting help when symptoms occur

With extreme heat and high humidity forecast for this week, ADPH advises the public to be alert and recognize the warning signs of heat-related...

New mobile app to prevent infant deaths in the Wiregrass goes live

An ADPH Infant Safety App called Wiregrass Infant Net for Safety (W.I.N.S.) just went live.

Raccoon in Montgomery city limits confirmed positive for rabies; precautions advised

ADPH has confirmed that a raccoon in the Dalraida neighborhood within the city limits of Montgomery has tested positive for rabies.

Proposals sought to protect youth from nicotine initiation and exposure to secondhand smoke

ADPH is accepting proposals to collaborate with qualified organizations in Alabama to protect youth from nicotine initiation and exposure to...

Breastfeeding is a Natural and Beneficial Gift for Your Child

A proclamation by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States declaring August 1 through 7 as National WIC Breastfeeding Week states that...

Alabama Department of Public Health confirms measles case in Alabama resident; Reminds travelers to stay up to date on MMR vaccination

ADPH has confirmed a case of measles in an Alabama resident currently residing and working outside the state.

Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Updates Public on Cyclosporiasis Cases and Food Safety Guidance

ADPH is providing an important update on the ongoing national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness.

What You Should Know About Cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness often linked to fresh produce.

Healthy & Safe Swimming

When we start talking about healthy and safe swimming, we usually talk about things like swimming with a buddy and what to do if you're caught...

July 16 is World Snake Day

For World Snake Day, we thought we would share some information to help you better appreciate our reptilian friends.