Health

Alabama has second fewest number fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose.

May 25, 2021

However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports.

May 25, 2021

UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated.

May 19, 2021

The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission.

May 17, 2021

The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size.

May 13, 2021

Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks.

May 13, 2021

A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19.

May 12, 2021

Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic.

May 12, 2021

The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials.

May 12, 2021

A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15.

May 11, 2021