Alabama Department of Public Health Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 23, 2026 - 19:34 GMT

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dr. Burnestine Taylor, (334) 206-5325 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an Alabama resident currently residing and working outside the state. The person, who was unvaccinated, …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dr. Burnestine Taylor, (334) 206-5325 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is providing an important update on the ongoing national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 20:50 GMT

What You Should Know About Cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused when a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel). People can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming food or water that contains the parasite. Outbreaks of cyclosporiasis …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

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 in a rip current. Those are all very important (and you can read more about them in our Fourth of July post …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 13:20 GMT

July 16 is World Snake Day

"Why did it have to be snakes?" - Indiana Jones In the eyes of the world, snakes are almost always the villain. From the biblical tale of the serpent in the Garden of Eden all the way to current pop culture, you rarely see snakes portrayed as …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 14:23 GMT

Naloxone and Other Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications

Opioids are a class of drugs derived from substances found in the opium poppy plant. They can also be created synthetically. Examples of opioid drugs range from prescription pain medications to illegal, or illicitly manufactured, drugs. Opioids in any form …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

Shellfish growing waters reopened

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nan Steedley, (251) 433-2428 Office (251) 331-0651 (Cellular) State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris announced today the reopening of portions of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on June 24 …

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Published on July 1, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

The American Revolution and Today – Immunization Saves Lives

As Americans celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial, we are grateful to our forebears for a multitude of reasons, including the public health advances that have improved our life expectancy and quality of life over the past 250 years. Often topping the …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Have a Happy (and Safe) Fourth of July

Independence Day, a/k/a the Fourth of July, combines many of the things we love about summer into one day-long (or weekend-long, or week-long if you're really lucky) celebration. Maybe it's a day at the pool or the lake or the beach; maybe it's …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 14:46 GMT

Shellfish growing waters closed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nan Steedley, (251) 433-2428 (251) 331-0651 (Cellular) The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Areas I and II are closed. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville …

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Published on June 23, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

National HIV Testing Day is June 27: Check your status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonathan Joseph, (334) 206-2095 National HIV Testing Day has been observed annually on June 27 since 1995. This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment. …

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Published on June 22, 2026 - 14:47 GMT

Mosquito Awareness and Prevention

It's almost always mosquito season in Alabama. Experts typically name March to September as the period in which mosquitoes are most active in the state, but down near the more humid Gulf Coast, mosquito season starts in February and lasts through …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 17:37 GMT

Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2026 Fish Consumption Advisories

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Guarisco, Ph.D., (334) 206-5973 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of …

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Published on June 15, 2026 - 16:31 GMT

June is Men's Health Month

For a lot of men, a trip to the doctor is something you do only when you get sick. Preventative maintenance? That's for your truck. An injury occurs? You're more likely to hear "walk it off" or "rub some dirt on it" than " …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 12:03 GMT

From Darkness to Light: An Emotional Journey of Hope on XXXVIDES.COM

For countless nights, he lay in the suffocating silence of his small room, drowning in the heavy waves of depression. Years of isolation had carved deep wounds into his soul. He felt invisible, unworthy, and utterly alone — as if the world had moved on …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 08:07 GMT

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Published on June 2, 2026 - 17:41 GMT

WIC income guidelines increase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pam Galloway (334) 206-5673 Alabama's income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as WIC) have increased, and additional people may qualify. If you are …

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Published on June 2, 2026 - 15:54 GMT

Protect against tick-borne Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)

Alabama’s warm, humid climate creates perfect conditions for ticks and mosquitoes to breed. Each year, residents are urged to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families from the range of vector-borne diseases they carry. Ticks can spread …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season is here. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a below-normal hurricane season, following a 2025 season in which not a single hurricane struck the United States. NOAA forecasters are …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 20:49 GMT

ADPH observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DeJuana Grant, M.S.P.H., (334) 206-5971 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 18-24, 2026, an initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and …

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