Me and My Family

Immunizations are one of public health’s greatest achievements. Vaccines help prevent diseases and help keep Californians of all ages healthy. Making sure all kids get their routine shots on time gives them a healthy start in life.

Infants and Children

What Shots Does My Baby Need, and When?

Immunization timing for babies and children.

Why Immunize?

Find out why your child needs you to protect them and get the latest information on vaccine safety.

Comfort Measures

Tips for caring for your baby before, during, and after shots.

Vaccines for Children

Find out about the program that provides FREE vaccines for eligible children.

Vacunas para niños

Información sobre las vacunas que necesita su niño.

Adults

What Immunizations Do I Need and When for Adults

Immunization timing for adults.

Finding Old Immunization Records

An article about how to find them, with links to online resources.

Immunizations for a Healthy Pregnancy

Immunizations to keep moms-to-be and their growing families healthy.

Vacunas para mujeres embarazadas

Información sobre las vacunas que necesitan las mujeres embarazadas.

Adolescents

What Shots Does My Preteen or Adolescent Need?

General information on preventing your kids from getting sick.

My Best Shot

Raps and other vaccination information for preteens.

Preteen Vaccine Week

Educational and planning materials for the event.

Vacunas para adolescentes

Información sobre las vacunas que necesita los adolescentes Adolescent vaccine recommendations in Spanish

HPV Disease and Vaccine Information

Resources

Vacunas Y Mi Salud

Spanish-language website on immunizations for families.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Links to information about various diseases and how they can be prevented by vaccines.

Vaccine Safety

Get information on what the State is doing to keep vaccines safe.

School Law

Find out which shots your child needs before entering school.

Find Your Local Health Department

Contact information for local health departments by city and county.

CDC Vaccines Information

A collection of information including an immunization hotline phone number.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases in California

A table of disease case data listed by year and by disease.

Travel Vaccine Clinics (CDC)

Find travel vaccine clinics in CA. (The page says yellow fever clinics, but the same clinics offer other travel vaccines also.)