Although there are no measles cases in Alabama, state officials still encourage vaccinating children and protecting the community around them.

Measles outbreaks are sparking concern among parents and public health and healthcare professionals, including here in ...

The majority of unexpected child deaths in Alabama occur at home and are classified as accidents. Firearms are the leading ...

The Alabama Department of Public Health advises ... It spreads when people breathe in or have contact with virus-infected fluid. State health officer Dr. Karen Landers said the infection can ...

The Alabama General Assembly passed landmark legislation to establish it. “History has shown the power of preventing disease and illnesses,” State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said.

(WSFA) - Alabama’s first term secretary of state is forgoing a re-election bid, instead announcing that he’s throwing his hat into the ring for a different constitutional office at that state ...

Under HB367 if a government funded location is reported for advertising or promoting vaccines, it may be investigated by the Alabama attorney general.

Those just seem like such preventable things,” said Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama state health officer and the leader of ADPH. According to the 2023 Alabama Child Death Review System Progress Report ...