Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccinations have dropped nearly in half
State health officials say younger people are not seeking out vaccines as much as older people.
Alabama Department of Public Health
Alabama pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine use after rare blood clots
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said there have been no reports of adverse reactions in Alabama.
Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review
Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.
State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1.
Tuskegee doctor on the front lines of COVID fight
Dr. Deanah Maxwell Stafford believes that transparency is critical when talking about vaccines with patients.
Walmart hasn’t yet updated COVID vaccine site to reflect Alabama eligibility
Eligibility expanded to those 55 and older, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other workers on Monday.
63rd Alabama inmate dies after positive COVID test, still no vaccinations
Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated.
Alabama health officials issue St. Patrick’s Day warning
The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households.
Alabama becomes second state to ban sale of tianeptine pills
The House unanimously passed House Bill 2, a bill that would outlaw the possession of tianeptine in Alabama.
Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID
Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died.