ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama cyclosporiasis cases rise to 28
State health officials say there are now 28 cases of cyclosporiasis in Alabama, which is part of an outbreak causing explosive diarrhea across the country.
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Lettuce at Taco Bell restaurants in five states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
Downtown Montgomery restaurant forced to close due to health concerns
Action 8 News has confirmed that a well-known downtown Montgomery restaurant has been forced to close due to health concerns.
Raccoon and fox found with rabies in our area
State health officials say a raccoon and a fox have been found with rabies in our area, prompting them to urge pet owners to keep their animals vaccinated against the disease.
Rabies vaccines to be distributed across 14 Alabama counties, some in our area
Oral rabies vaccines will be distributed by air and ground teams across 14 Alabama counties over the next three weeks.
Horse confirmed to have rabies in Coffee County
State health officials have confirmed a case of rabies involving a horse in Coffee County.
1048 Jazz & Blues in Montgomery loses food permit due to health score
Action 8 News has confirmed that a well-known Montgomery nightspot has lost its food permit due to a recent health score.
Montgomery County Health Department offering free Narcan to fight drug overdose deaths
Individual naloxone (Narcan) kits are now available to the public for free at the Montgomery County Health Department. No ID or prescription is required.
Alabama records first measles case since 2002
State health officials say a child has become Alabama’s first measles case since 2002.
State health officials issue mid-summer heat safety tips
With the normal hot mid-summer weather settling in to Alabama, state health officials have tips so you can tell if you’re in danger of heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
