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Poison Prevention Week: Products Containing Delta-8 THC

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The Dangers of Water Beads

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As measles cases rise in the U.S., ADPH reminds parents to immunize children

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Poison Prevention Week: Products Containing Delta-8 THC

This National Poison Prevention Week, ADPH is looking to raise awareness of the dangers of products containing delta-8 THC.

The Dangers of Water Beads

If misused, water beads can do quite a bit of life-changing (and, sometimes, life-ending) damage.

Shellfish growing waters closed

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Areas I and II are closed. This includes Cedar...

As measles cases rise in the U.S., ADPH reminds parents to immunize children

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins other health authorities in reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date with...

Public Health Employees Safeguard the Health of Alabamians

March 1 is designated as National Employee Appreciation Day, an observance created to call attention to the valuable and meaningful work performed...

Shellfish growing waters reopened

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris announced today the reopening of portions of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of...

Silent Guardians of Health

Learn more about the roles ADPH employees serve in areas ranging from clean drinking water to health equity, nutrition, social work, home health...

Do not handle bats, ADPH cautions

The public is cautioned not to handle bats. Bats, along with raccoons, are the primary reservoirs for rabies in Alabama.

ADPH Careers: Nutritionists

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) employs Nutritionists in multiple positions across the state.

Shellfish growing waters closed

ADPH has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Area I is closed; this includes Cedar Point, Heron Bay, and Dauphin Island Bay.