Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Local pediatricians and OB-GYNs advised continued but careful Tylenol use during pregnancy, emphasizing evidence over political rhetoric.
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RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
UAB professor Dr. Michael Saag broke down the vaccine approval process and explained why our vaccines are so safe and effective.
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See recent postsRFK Jr.’s war on science endangers America’s health, history, and future
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump, HHS, Vaccines, Alabama politics, Public health, UAB, COVID-19, Conspiracy theories
Sens. Britt, Tuberville reaffirm support for RFK Jr. despite increasing backlash
Amid mounting pressure for RFK Jr. to resign, two U.S. senators reaffirmed their support for the Health secretary and his agenda.
Bill reintroduced to ease religious exemptions in Alabama schools
The bill would allow written declarations for vaccine religious exemptions in Alabama schools and colleges.
Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County
Dr. Karen Landers said people “can protect themselves and others by ensuring that all eligible persons are vaccinated."
Committee advances bill to expand school vaccine exemptions
The House Health Committee approved SB87 to let parents opt children out of school vaccines with a simple note, despite health warnings.
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks.
Lawmaker files bill to ban health departments from promoting vaccines
HB367 by Republican Rep. Mack Butler would prohibit governmental entities from spending public funds to promote the use of vaccines to the public.
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See recent postsA history of hope: How vaccines protect us all
In all of human history, vaccines have arguably saved more lives than any other intervention.