Your guide to how vaccines are delivered, tracked, and supported across the state.
Vaccines prevent serious illness and keep communities strong. In Alabama, vaccines are available through local health departments, pharmacies, and clinics. Whether you’re a parent getting your child ready for school or an adult staying current on recommended shots, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) works to make vaccines safe and accessible for everyone.
Use the sections below to learn how vaccine access works across the state, and where to find trusted information and local services.
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) oversees vaccine programs across the state.
Through its Immunization Division, ADPH ensures safe, accessible vaccination for all residents and tracks doses using ImmPRINT, Alabama’s digital vaccine registry.
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The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program offers no-cost vaccines for kids who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in Medicaid.
You can get these vaccines at participating clinics or your county health department.
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Many Alabama pharmacies and clinics provide adult vaccines—like flu, HPV, Tdap, and pneumonia—without needing a doctor’s prescription, thanks to statewide standing orders.
The Alabama Pharmacy Association can help you find participating locations.
See where to get vaccinated ›
To attend daycare, Head Start, or school, children in Alabama must show a Certificate of Immunization (“Blue Slip”) confirming they’re up to date on required vaccines.
The state allows medical and religious exemptions, but not personal or philosophical ones.
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About 63% of children in Alabama receive all recommended vaccines by age two — slightly below the national average.
To improve rates, ADPH leads public awareness campaigns each year encouraging everyone to “Ask Your Doctor” about staying up to date on vaccines.
Read about current outreach efforts ›
The Alabama Adolescent & Adult Vaccine Task Force (A3VTF) brings together healthcare and community partners to raise vaccination awareness and access—especially for HPV, flu, and adult immunizations.
Explore the Vaccine Task Force ›
Key State & Local Vaccine / Health Department Links
- ADPH Immunization main page: Alabama Department of Public Health – Immunization Division Alabama Department of Public Health
- ADPH contact for immunization: phone, email, etc. Alabama Department of Public Health
- ImmPRINT (registry) information for providers: ImmPRINT page on ADPH site Alabama Department of Public Health
- Immunization resources (schedules, school requirements, forms): ADPH Immunization Resources page Alabama Department of Public Health
- Vaccine for Children in Alabama: VFC program page Alabama Department of Public Health
- ADPH Locations / County Health Departments directory: listing of county health departments including immunization clinics Alabama Department of Public Health
- ADPH record request / records access: procedures for requesting immunization or medical records from state or county departments adph.nextrequest.com
- Alabama COVID-19 vaccine portal (for locating COVID vaccine sites) alcovidvaccine.gov
Vaccine / Immunization Groups, Coalitions, or Initiatives in Alabama
These are groups, coalitions, or initiatives (public-private, non-profit, or state task forces) involved in vaccine advocacy, outreach, or policy in Alabama.
| Name | Focus / Role | Notes / Contact / Link |
| Alabama HPV Vaccination Coalition | State coalition focused on promoting HPV vaccination among adolescents | Includes members such as ADPH Immunization Division, AAP-Alabama, ACS, UAB, etc. immunizationcoalitions.org |
| Alabama Adolescent & Adult Vaccine Task Force (A3VTF) | Brings together organizations to increase adolescent/adult vaccination (esp. HPV) | Operates under ADPH Immunization Division Alabama Department of Public Health |
| Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) | Provides immunization resources to pediatricians, advocacy and education | AL-AAP immunization resources page includes links to ADPH, ImmPRINT, Vaccine Safety materials alaap.org |
| Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) | Community / advocacy group that, during COVID-19, ran vaccine equity & access programs targeting immigrant communities | They held community vaccine clinics and navigated barriers for immigrant populations. Rx Foundation |
| CommuniVax (local team in Alabama) | A national coalition meant to strengthen vaccine access and trust at the community level; Alabama is one of the local implementation sites | Focus is largely COVID-19 & equity; works through community health workers and local partners. CommuniVax |
| The Wellness Coalition (Alabama) | Local coalition working in rural / underserved areas to improve vaccine access and trust | Featured in a podcast episode about vaccine equity in rural Alabama. Association of Immunization Managers |
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