Alabama Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Reach Record High
Alabama’s kindergarten vaccine exemption rate hit a record 3% in 2025–26, with 96% of exemptions non-medical, as pediatricians warn of measles risk.
Downtown Mobile Bar Hosts Monkeypox Vaccine Event Aimed at LGBTQ+ Community
A well-known downtown Mobile bar is becoming a monkeypox vaccination site, with the goal of reaching people who might not otherwise feel comfortable showing up for a shot. Jerry Ehlen,…
Mobile Doctor Calls Rise in COVID-Positive Pregnant Women ‘100 Percent a Crisis’
MOBILE, Ala. — A growing number of expectant mothers on the Gulf Coast are testing positive for COVID-19, prompting alarm from local physicians who say vaccination remains the best protection…
Mobile County Health Department to host low-cost rabies clinics in June
The Mobile County Health Department is offering low-cost, one-year rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets during drive-through clinics scheduled throughout June. Here is the list of June rabies clinics…
Carnival Sensation Docks in Mobile for the First Time as Crew Vaccinations Begin
The Carnival Sensation pulled into its new homeport Friday morning, docking at the Alabama Cruise Terminal around 8:30 a.m. in the ship’s first-ever visit to Mobile — and the first…
Pensacola to ease COVID-19 restrictions as vaccinations expand, hospitalizations fall
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Pensacola is preparing to loosen some of its COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination numbers climb and hospitalizations continue a steady decline. Starting Monday, eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine…