Almost 4 million Alabamians 16 and older became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines April 5, by the authority of the governor and state health officer. On May 13, the state expanded eligibility to those 12 and older. “Our greatest weapon against…
On Aug. 13, 2021, Alabama’s governor issued a limited state of emergency due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel human coronavirus. The proclamation covers emergency care in hospitals, expanding capacity at healthcare facilities, alternate standards of care and…
Download Zip File With Mask Graphics Health officials recommend wearing cloth face coverings to avoid unintentionally spreading the coronavirus to others. On July 27, 2021, because of the rise of the Delta variant of the virus, in areas of substantial or…
Alabama’s state health officer urges Alabamians to get flu shots “as soon as possible.” Talk with your family doctor or pharmacist about getting your seasonal flu or any other vaccinations, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association…
In an April 13 Alabama Daily News story, Alabama Retail Association President Rick Brown and others advocate for opening small stores under occupancy, social distancing and health standards as have been placed on larger stores. “The Alabama Retail Association and…
The headline may look like a misprint, but presenteeism is a major problem in many workplaces. “Presenteeism” is when sick employees come to work anyway and often infect their coworkers as well. Train your employees on how to be sick…
The Alabama Department of Public Health reports high incidence of influenza in our state. Influenza type A, H1N1 (also known as 2009 H1N1, the pandemic strain, or pH1N1) has been the predominant strain circulating virus so far this season. One characteristic…