The goal of the Immunization Division is to stop the spread of diseases that are vaccine preventable by providing vaccine to the citizens of Alabama, educating the medical personnel and the public on the importance of vaccinations, and ensuring that children who are in day care, Head Start, and school are adequately immunized against diseases that are harmful and sometimes deadly.

How Vaccines Prevent Disease

Most vaccine-preventable diseases are caused by germs called "viruses" or "bacteria." Vaccines to help prevent these diseases generally contain weakened or killed viruses or bacteria specific to the disease.

Vaccines help your body recognize and fight these germs and protect you each time you come in contact with someone who is sick with any of these diseases.

What's New?

Visit News and Events for information on pertussis (whooping cough) , Tdap vaccine, Td booster, new immunization requirements, influenza vaccine, and 2011 national immunization health observances.

Influenza Immunization Questions

Call the ADPH Immunization Division toll-free at 1-800-469-4599 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Your call will be directed to an ADPH nurse who will provide flu immunization information.