ADPH says getting the COVID-19 vaccine to every Alabamian is top of mind Officials aiming for vaccine equity By Chasity Maxie | March 10, 2021 at 8:09 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 9:50 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Efforts to achieve COVID-19 vaccine equity in Alabama continue, but what if you canât get the shot in your area, or you canât get to where theyâre available? District Medical Officer for ADPH, Dr. Karen Landers, said getting the vaccine to all Alabamians is top of mind. Thatâs why the department will soon be working with the National Guard to get COVID-19 vaccines to people who may not otherwise have access to them.