The bimonthly 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

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 sureveillance tracking data and stats.

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.

Childhood and adult schedules with ACIP recommendations and educational materials.

Child and infant immunization timing information.

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

Download the California School Immunization Handbook on this page.

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.