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Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread

COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S.

June 2, 2021

EEOC says employers can require vaccines

The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers.

June 2, 2021

How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains

Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time.

May 31, 2021

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

Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law

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

May 25, 2021

Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15

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

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

Health officer: Alabama could reach herd immunity by late summer, if vaccinations increase

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

May 6, 2021

Second vaccine registry bill stalls in Senate committee

Some health care providers argue that requiring them to report vaccination records would amount to an excess burden.

April 29, 2021

Alabama Department of Public Health recommends use of J&J vaccine

Federal regulators say using Johnson & Johnson could save as many as 1,400 lives over the next six months.

April 27, 2021