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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.



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  • Ready for School? Not Unless You are Vaccinated
  • CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Consume Two Brands of Frozen Mamey Fruit Bars ... en Español 
  • CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Cocon (R) Grape Gummy Candy ... en Español 
  • CDPH Provides List of Recalled Eggs Distributed in California ... en Español   
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  • When the next disaster strikes, will you be ready? September is National Preparedness Month. Take these steps to be prepared.
  • Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat  
  • Pertussis Summary Report (September 7, 2010) 
  • CDPH FY 2010-11 May Revision Budget Proposal 
  • Read California Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention Strategic Plan 2010-2014 (PDF)
  • Read Perspectives on Public Health: Highlights from the California Department of Public Health (PDF)Opens a new browser window.
  • Read the 2008 - 2010 Strategic Plan (PDF)Opens a new browser window. for the California Department of Public Health
  • Read the CDPH Audit Reports
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