Health

Alabama physicians urge public to take part in “Flu Shot Friday”

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Department of Public Health encourage the public to get vaccinated.

November 10, 2021

Vaccine passport ban leaves pediatricians in a lurch

An amendment that would have narrowed the bill's language to COVID-19 was removed behind closed doors.

November 9, 2021

Alabama AG joins other states in petition seeking review of vaccine mandate

Marshall filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit.

November 8, 2021

OSHA releases COVID-19 vaccine mandate rule for millions of workers

OSHA estimates the mandate will save the lives of 6,500 workers and prevent more than 250,000 hospitalizations over the next six months.

November 5, 2021

CDC approves Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11

President Joe Biden called the decision "a turning point" in the battle against COVID-19.

November 3, 2021

Business Council of Alabama: Anti-vaccine mandate bills put jobs at risk

The BCA said the bills cause confusion and forces businesses to "comply with conflicting state and federal laws."

November 3, 2021

Alabama files lawsuit challenging Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates

Alabama has fourth lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second highest number of confirmed COVID deaths per capita in U.S.

October 30, 2021

FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use with kids 5 to 11

A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say.

October 29, 2021

Alabama AG advises employers on medical and religious exemptions

The joint statement's advice limiting employers ability to inquire about the validity of a person's religious beliefs is counter to updated federal guidance.

October 29, 2021

UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available

COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group.

October 27, 2021