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.
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EEOC says employers can require vaccines
The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers.
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.
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.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law
However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.