Immunization Branch, California Dept. of Public Health

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Insurers Will Waive Co-Pays And Deductibles For H1N1 Flu Vaccine
An announcement from the state Insurance Commissioner.

"I Never Get The Flu" Public Service Announcement
If you think 2009 H1N1 flu can’t affect you, your family, or your friends—think again. Take 60 seconds to watch this reminder on why vaccination is so important. All of the excuses any of us make don’t stand a chance against this serious disease.

CDPH Flu Public Service Announcement Contest
View the top four public service announcements!
Visit the official contest website.

H1N1 Respiratory Disease Prevention Materials for Healthcare Providers
Brochures, flyers, etc.

News and Publications

Immunization Update

The quarterly publication of the Immunization Branch presents news related to vaccines and immunization programs.

Influenza Vaccine Ordering for 2009-2010

Measles Alert Flyer for Emergency Rooms

Recent measles outbreaks in California have originated from returning international travelers. Please display this flyer in Emergency Departments and outpatient clinics to remind clinicians to act immediately if measles is suspected in a patient.

Measles Flyer Letter

This letter explains how to use the Measles emergency alert flyer.

Health & Disease

Browse by Disease

Information about vaccine preventable diseases such as Influenza, Measles, Diptheria, Whooping Cough (Pertussis) and others.

Vaccine-Preventable Disease Reports

Disease surveillance tracking data and stats.

School Immunization Rates in California

Immunization and exemption rates at individual elementary schools in California.

Drop in Vaccinations Raises Risk at Some California Schools

Los Angeles Times Last year, a 7-year old boy triggered a measles outbreak in San Diego after he returned, infected, from a family trip to Switzerland

California Influenza Surveillance Project

Data and project information.

Program Information

About Us

A profile of John Talarico (Chief of the Immunization Branch) and Branch awards information.

The street address and phone number for the Immunization Branch.

Local Health Departments

Links to California county immunization program Web pages

Vaccines for Children

About the California VFC program, including forms, vaccine ordering news and more.

California Sentinel Provider Influenza Surveillance Program

The program contributes valuable information to state, national, and global influenza surveillance efforts.

Organization

Division of Communicable Disease Control

Center for Infectious Diseases

Regulations

Legal and Regulatory

Find links to information on Hospital Influenza Law, Thimerosal (mercury) Law, and Immunization Registry Law.

School Immunization Law

Download the California School Immunization Handbook on this page.

Yellow Fever Application

Information on how to become a California Yellow Fever Vaccine Provider.

Schedules and Recommendations

Hib Vaccine Recall and Shortage: Q and As for Parents

Information from CDC about the vaccine recall and what parents should know

Schedules and Recommendations

Childhood and adult schedules with ACIP recommendations and educational materials.

What Shots Does My Baby Need and When?

Child and infant immunization timing information.

Outreach Campaigns & Education

Education and Promotion

Find about the Branch's health education campaigns such as flu prevention, Preteen Vaccine Week, Wash Your Hands and others.

Webcast on Social Marketing to Tweens

An informative presentation discussing social marketing for children ages 9-12.

Immunization Training Events

Training information for health care professionals.

Respiratory Disease Prevention Materials for Healthcare Providers

Brochures, flyers, etc.

Respiratory Disease Prevention Materials for Schools

Brochures, flyers, videos and more.

Vaccine Safety

Vaccine Safety, 10 Facts for Parents (PDF, New Window)

New brochure about the importance of immunization for parents who are concerned about vaccinating their children.

Wading Through the Confusion

Webcast of a panel discussion about the range of concerns parents have when vaccinating their children, and how health professionals can communicate better with them.

Continuing Increases in Autism Reported to California's Developmental Services System (PDF, New Window)

2008 study shows that despite the exclusion of more than trace amounts of thimerosal from nearly all childhood vaccines, Autism is on the rise.