2017 BCD News Releases

12-29-17
ADPH investigates mumps outbreak in Russell County

12-29-17
ADPH alerts Alabamians of increased flu activity

12-18-17
Alabama experiences significant flu activity this season

11-21-17
ADPH encourages HPV vaccination, teen video contest announced

11-21-17
Public Health investigates teen diagnosed with Neisseria meningitidis in Jackson County

11-14-17
ADPH seeks Pharmacy Benefits Management proposals

11-13-17
Alabama Department of Public Health supports CDC’s new Be Antibiotics Aware educational effort

11-07-17
Hepatitis A investigation in Anniston complete

11-01-17
Alabama’s hospitals report significantly fewer healthcare-associated infections

10-25-17
Rabid raccoon in Montgomery prompts heightened rabies warning

10-20-17
ADPH continues investigation of gastrointestinal illness

10-19-17
ADPH works on screening and follow-up of TB case at Troy University

10-17-17
ADPH investigates gastrointestinal illnesses

10-13-17
Final Hepatitis A Vaccine Clinic at Calhoun County Health Department

10-10-17
Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Anniston

10-06-17
Updated STD case numbers reported for Etowah County

09-29-17
STD cases reported in Etowah County

09-27-17
Do not handle bats; pets in Mobile exposed to rabies

09-15-17
Annual flu shots recommended for those 6 months of age and older, including pregnant women

09-12-17
Take precautions to prevent the spread of mosquitoes

08-25-17
Protective measures are urged to fight West Nile virus

08-23-17
Serious infectious disease network launched

08-14-17
Public Health warns of increased pertussis cases in Alabama

08-11-17
ADPH seeks high-impact, science-based proposals for HIV/AIDS risk reduction, health promotion

08-01-17
Public Health encourages vaccination during National Immunization Awareness Month

07-28-17
ADPH tracks mosquito activity through trapping at locations throughout the state

07-07-17
Avoid entering bodies of water if you have cuts or abrasions; if injured, clean wound at once to reduce risk of infection

05-25-17
ADPH closes norovirus outbreak investigation associated with baseball tournament

05-22-17
ADPH continues pertussis investigation in East Alabama

05-19-17
Ensure healthy and safe swimming this season

05-17-17
ADPH investigates outbreak in Montgomery

05-15-17
Be aware that all bodies of water can pose health risks

05-09-17
ADPH continues to investigate outbreak associated with college baseball tournament

05-04-17
ADPH investigates pertussis outbreak in East Alabama

04-14-17
Rabid cat and raccoon in Shelby County prompt heightened rabies warning

02-23-17
Alabama Department of Public Health investigates mumps at the University of Alabama

02-14-17
Alabama experiences high influenza-like illness activity; flu shots still recommended

01-18-17
Indelible Catering no longer authorized to cater in Alabama