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Key Public Health Updates

Latest updates on public health guidance and recommendations in California

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV activity remains elevated in California. CDPH has extended the recommendation of RSV immunization with monoclonal antibodies (nirsevimab and clesrovimab) of eligible infants and children through April 30, 2026. Insurance coverage of RSV immunization will continue. (March 10, 2026)

Routine Childhood Immunizations

The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) Recommends American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Schedule. WCHA recommendations align with the American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Schedule (PDF) (January 5, 2026)

Hepatitis B

The West Coast Health Alliance, CDPH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns. WCHA disagrees with CDC’s Advisory Committee’s change to decades-long vaccine recommendation that has reduced pediatric Hepatitis B infections by 99 percent. (December 5, 2025)

Updated 3/12/26

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About Public Health for All

Public Health for All brings together the public health and medical community to share trusted health information. CDPH will continue to:

Share the data and evidence that Californians need to make healthy choices
Ensure vaccines and preventive health services are accessible
Modernize public health through innovation, collaboration, and communication

Building a Healthy California for All

In 2025, California passed a law to ensured continued access to life-saving vaccines and screenings for all Californians. CDPH bases recommendations for vaccines  on guidelines from trusted medical professional organizations. 

CDPH endorsed the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) as they stood on January 1, 2025, ensuring access to evidence-based recommendations for preventive services and medications.

CDPH is committed to building a stronger and more resilient public health system. As part of Public Health for All, California launched the Public Health Network Information Exchange (PHNIX) to accelerate technology research and development while ensuring that public health strategies are based on the best available science and tools.

Key Public Health for All Milestones

September 2025

California updated state law and enacted AB 144 to ensure Californians have access to life-saving vaccines and other preventive health services based on credible medical evidence.
California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington established the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA), to align health guidelines, strengthen preparedness, and provide residents with consistent, science‑based recommendations.
California launched the Public Health for All Californians Together (PHACT) Coalition bringing together health insurers, medical organizations, Tribal health programs, community organizations, and health experts to protect and improve the health of Californians.
California became the first U.S. state or local health department to join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), supporting global infectious disease surveillance and response.

October 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom joined 14 other governors to create the Governors Public Health Alliance, a nonpartisan alliance to strengthen public health policy, healthcare access, and health communications efforts.

December 2025

California launched the Public Health Network Information Exchange (PHNIX) to modernize public health through innovation, collaboration, and communication.

January 2026

California endorsed the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, in partnership with the West Coast Health Alliance.

February 2026

California invited nonprofit organizations with expertise in public health innovation and data modernization to apply to partner with CDPH in establishing the PHNIX Innovation Institute.