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Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides

Officials cited patient safety concerns as social media and wellness influencers fueled interest in unregulated products not approved for human use.

May 27, 2026

AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products

Alabama's attorney general threatened prosecution and asset seizure for businesses selling liquid supplements containing illegal kratom alkaloids unbeknownst to consumers.

March 26, 2026

CDC approves COVID boosters for kids 12-17

About 5 million children are now eligible for boosters, but in Alabama, the percentage of vaccinated school-aged children remains very low.

January 6, 2022

FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID booster for children 12 to 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meets Wednesday to discuss giving final approval.

January 4, 2022

FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID booster for teens aged 16 and 17

The CDC must also approve those booster shots for the older teens before shots can begin.

December 10, 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

FDA advisory committee recommends Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11

If the CDC director gives final approval, vaccinations of those younger children could begin as early as next week.

October 26, 2021

FDA fully approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Many in the medical community have been awaiting this action, hopeful it will result in more people becoming vaccinated.

August 23, 2021

U.S. regulators say a COVID-19 booster shot isn’t needed for the fully vaccinated

Alabama has the smallest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, according to the CDC.

July 9, 2021

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