California Department of Public Health

Welcome to the Department of Public Health

The California Department of Public Health is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California.
Learn about us and meet our director, Dr. Mark Horton.

Latest CDPH News

CDPH Boosts Vaccination Message with New Ad Campaign, "Hands" .. en Español

CDPH Issues Administrative Penalties to 13 Hospitals

CDPH Warns of Salmonella in Certain Salami Products

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H1N1 Flu Outbreak

The information contained in the Flu Vaccine Locator is furnished by those providing the vaccine.

View the new CDPH ad, “Hands,” that encourages vaccination.
Nueva Campaña Publicitaria - Mensaje de la Vacunación

H1N1 Flu Home Page Información sobre el H1N1 en Español

H1N1 Flu Update: All Californians are now encouraged to seek the H1N1 flu vaccine. To find locations where you can be vaccinated, use the Flu Vaccine Locators on this page or visit our Vaccination Locations page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about H1N1

Customizable Posters and Fact Sheets on Flu Prevention

Other Hot Topics

Storm Safety: Important Information about Flooding and Mudslides

Learn About Earthquake Safety

Read California Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention Strategic Plan 2010-2014 (PDF)

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Read the 2008 - 2010 Strategic Plan (PDF) Opens a new browser window.

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