Fungus labeled ‘urgent threat’ by CDC is spreading rapidly, 19 cases found in Alabama: Study
New cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems.
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Alabama health officials issue rabies warning after fox attacks hunter
More foxes infected with the disease could be in the area, state health officials say. Here's what you need to know about the disease.
Alabama lawmakers look at relaxing process for student vaccination religious exemption
An Alabama Senate committee gave favorable approval to a bill relaxing the process allowing K-12 students to be exempt from ...
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'Most of us know someone with cerebral palsy': Children's of Alabama destigmatizing the disability
Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in children, and lifelong disability in adults.According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 345 people in the United States has cerebral ...
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After death in Texas, Alabama state health officer urges measles vaccines throughout state
According to the CDC, it can remain in the room and on surfaces for up to two hours. Currently, in 2025, there are no cases in Alabama. Alabama experienced measles epidemics in 1953 and 1964 where ...
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Texas outbreak results in first US measles death since 2015: What to know in Alabama
Before then, there hadn't been a death since 2003, the CDC said. Alabama has not confirmed any measles cases in 2025, according to the Alabama Public Health website today. The measles virus is ...
CDC issues dengue fever warning for spring, summer travelers
A “record number” of dengue fever cases were identified among U.S. travelers last year — a total of 3,484, an 84 percent ...