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

News about various immunization-related topics.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Immunization and exemption rates at individual elementary schools in California.

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

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

Information about a potential outbreak of pandemic flu, including the State of California Pandemic Flu Plan.

Disease surveillance tracking data and stats.

Data and project information.

A profile of Dr. Howard Backer (Chief of the Immunization Branch) and Branch awards information.

The street address and phone number for the Immunization Branch.

Links to California county immunization program Web pages

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

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

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

Download the California School Immunization Handbook on this page.

Childhood and adult schedules with ACIP recommendations and educational materials.

Child and infant immunization timing information.

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

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

Training information for health care professionals.

Brochures, flyers, etc.

Brochures, flyers, videos and more.