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FDA OKs Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15

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

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urged the public to get vaccinated, or Alabama could see another deadly COVID-19 spike.

May 6, 2021

State health officials say younger people are not seeking out vaccines as much as older people.

May 3, 2021

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said there have been no reports of adverse reactions in Alabama.

April 13, 2021

Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.

April 9, 2021

Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1.

April 2, 2021

Dr. Deanah Maxwell Stafford believes that transparency is critical when talking about vaccines with patients.

March 29, 2021

Eligibility expanded to those 55 and older, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other workers on Monday.

March 22, 2021

Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated.

March 22, 2021

The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households.

March 16, 2021