News Releases

The Alabama Department of Public Health produces a wide variety of press releases throughout the year with the intent of keeping the public informed about ongoing health situations; spotlighting the work of individual programs within ADPH; highlighting monthly health observances; announcing upcoming events; and much more. Here you will find links to 2021 releases, as well as a comprehensive archive of previous news releases.

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Social Work Month honors the many contributions of social work professionals

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  • March 5, 2026
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Alabama’s hospitals continue to improve quality by reducing healthcare-associated infections

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  • March 3, 2026
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ADPH asks for input to improve health in your local community

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  • March 3, 2026
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Several Randolph County residents are undergoing treatment after being exposed to a cat confirmed positive for rabies

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  • February 26, 2026
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Oral rabies vaccine distribution to begin in Baldwin County

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  • January 22, 2026
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Take precautions; extreme cold can lead to medical emergencies

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  • January 22, 2026
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Kitten in Russell County tests positive for rabies; one individual exposed

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  • January 16, 2026
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ADPH requests proposals for Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative

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  • January 15, 2026
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month can become a thing of the past

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  • January 15, 2026
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Free radon test kits are offered for Alabama households

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  • January 12, 2026
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Third grade students selected winners of the 2026 ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ competition

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  • January 8, 2026
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Dr. William Curry recognized as Alabama’s Community Star on National Rural Health Day

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  • November 20, 2025
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ADPH announces an infant mortality rate of 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024

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  • November 13, 2025
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Reach Out and Read inspires early literacy by providing new books for young children

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  • October 21, 2025
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ADPH encourages you to join the #ClearTheCrib #SafeSleepAL challenge

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  • October 20, 2025
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Shellfish growing waters reopened

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  • October 16, 2025
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Attention Third Graders: Entries sought for the Ninth Annual ‘Share Your Smile With Alabama’ photo contest

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  • October 16, 2025
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Protect Your Season: Ask Your Doctor about Respiratory Vaccines

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  • October 14, 2025
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Oral rabies vaccine distribution begins in northeast and north central Alabama

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  • October 14, 2025
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Shellfish growing waters closed

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  • October 10, 2025
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Free naloxone kits offered to the public at the Elmore County Health Department

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  • October 3, 2025
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Additional imported shrimp recalled for possible radioactive contamination

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  • September 26, 2025
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Horse in Coffee County is confirmed positive for rabies

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  • September 24, 2025
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Children’s smiles sought for Ninth Annual ‘Share Your Smile With Alabama’ Photo Contest

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  • September 17, 2025
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ADPH seeks vendor for Coach Safety database

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  • September 15, 2025
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Free naloxone kits are available to the public at Montgomery County Health Department

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  • September 9, 2025
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State Healthcare Organizations Encouraging Alabamians to Say No to Unnecessary Antibiotic Use

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  • September 3, 2025
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ADPH tracks imported goods contaminated with cesium-137, none detected in U.S. marketplace or food supply chain

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  • September 2, 2025
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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month

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  • August 28, 2025
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ADPH announces first case of measles in Alabama since 2002; MMR vaccination is encouraged

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  • August 25, 2025
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ADPH seeks proposals to protect youth from nicotine initiation and exposure to secondhand smoke

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  • August 15, 2025
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Precautions are advised as a fox confirmed positive for rabies has bitten an Atmore resident

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  • August 8, 2025
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Alabama Department of Public Health supports breastfeeding during National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week

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  • August 4, 2025
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Use caution to prevent injuries from aggressive dogs and other animals

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  • July 30, 2025
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Extra precautions are needed to prevent heat illnesses

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  • July 21, 2025
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Alabama Department of Public Health pushes to end HIV and stigma on Zero HIV Stigma Day

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  • July 18, 2025
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Montgomery County Health Department to host open house July 24 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Alabama Department of Public Health

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  • July 7, 2025
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Shellfish growing waters reopened

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  • June 11, 2025
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Men’s Health Month and Week highlight awareness and early detection

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  • June 10, 2025
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Media Statement: Update on Suspected Measles Case in Alabama

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  • June 10, 2025
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State and local partners invite Dallas County residents to community-wide event June 11; Free wellness clinic, on-site food pantry, and other resources provided

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  • June 9, 2025
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Media Statement: Suspected Measles Case in Alabama

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  • June 8, 2025
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Shellfish growing waters closed

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  • June 3, 2025
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Shellfish growing waters reopened

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  • May 29, 2025
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Shellfish growing waters reopened

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  • May 22, 2025
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Fight the Bite: Protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases this season

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  • May 21, 2025
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Free digital mental wellness self-care platform called CredibleMind launched in Alabama

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  • May 20, 2025
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Shellfish growing waters reopened

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  • May 16, 2025
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Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2025 Fish Consumption Advisories

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  • May 14, 2025
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Shellfish growing waters closed

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  • May 12, 2025

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