| State Highlights Mental Health Resources for California Youth Amid Changes to Access to AI Chatbots November 24, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is highlighting the wide range of youth mental health resources and supports available to young people and their families as access to some forms of artificial intelligence (AI) companionship changes.
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| The West Coast Health Alliance Stands with Scientific Evidence: Vaccines Are Not Linked to Autism
November 21, 2025 — The state health officials of the members of the West Coast Health Alliance issued the following statement on recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Autism and Vaccines” webpage.
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| Statement from CDPH Director Dr. Erica Pan on Infant Botulism Investigation Update
November 20, 2025 — State Public Health Officer and California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Erica Pan issued the following statement on the third-party confirmation of CDPH’s identification of
Clostridium botulinum – the bacterial spores that cause infant botulism – in ByHeart powdered infant formula.
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California Launches Public Hotline to Help Answer Questions on Infant Botulism
November 14, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in an effort to assist Californians seeking help and support in response to the nationwide outbreak of infant botulism has opened a public-facing hotline for concerned parents and caregivers with questions about infant botulism.
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California Alerted CDC of Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula
November 8, 2025 — California’s Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program, which developed and provides the only source of infant botulism treatment in the world, noted an increase in infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula.
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| Foods, Dietary Supplements and Medical Drugs containing Kratom and 7-OH are Dangerous and Illegal to Sell or Manufacture
October 24, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers about products containing kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, a potent opioid product derived from the kratom plant.
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Community Spread of New Mpox Type (Clade I) in California Has Been Identified; Risk to General Public Remains Low
October 17, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local health officials in the City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County, have identified three unrelated cases of clade I mpox in Californians who did not report recent travel outside the United States.
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Stay Up to Date on Vaccines for Best Protection During the Holidays
October 8, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding all Californians that vaccines against respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the most effective and safest ways to protect themselves against severe illness this winter.
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| California Issues Statement on Credible Medical Information Regarding Acetaminophen and Pregnancy
September 23, 2025 — State officials from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG), and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) issued the following statement on recent claims regarding acetaminophen and pregnancy.
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CDPH and West Coast Health Alliance Release Statement Responding to ACIP Updates to National Vaccine Recommendations
September 19, 2025 — The state health officials of the members of the West Coast Health Alliance issued the following statement on outcomes of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP).
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| California Issues Respiratory Virus Immunization Guidance
September 17, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is announcing
official immunization recommendations in accordance with West Coast Health Alliance partners Oregon, Washington and Hawaii.
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| California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility
September 3, 2025 — Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced they will launch a new West Coast Health Alliance to ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics.
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| Valley Fever Cases Continue to Rise in 2025 Following Record High in 2024
August 14, 2025 — Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or “cocci,” is caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of California.
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| CDPH Recommends Families Add Vaccines to Back-to-School Checklists
July 22, 2025 — During National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is highlighting the importance of routine vaccines as students return to school.
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| California, Oregon & Washington Condemn Dismissal of CDC Vaccine Panel, Call on Other States to Join Them
June 12, 2025 — Governors Gavin Newsom (California), Tina Kotek (Oregon), and Bob Ferguson (Washington) put out a joint statement today condemning U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for dismissing all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reiterating their states’ commitment to following the science to protect public health.
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| National Public Health Week Celebrates the Science of Improving the Health of People and Communities
April 7, 2025 — A recognized leader in the science of improving the health of people and their communities, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is celebrating
National Public Health Week from April 7–11, reaffirming its commitment to protecting and improving the health of all Californians. This year’s National Public Health Week theme, “It Starts Here,” highlights the critical role public health plays in shaping everyday life.
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CDPH Issues Statement on Community Water Fluoridation
April 1, 2025 — Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued the following joint statement on community water fluoridation from CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer, Dr. Erica Pan, MD, MPH and CDPH State Dental Director, Dr. Shakalpi Pendurkar, DDS, MPH.
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| California Kindergarten Immunization Rates Remain Higher Than National Average
March 24, 2025 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released its annual report on vaccination rates for California students.
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Flu Activity Remains High, But It’s Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated
February 14, 2025 — Seasonal influenza (flu) cases and activity are high in California, but it’s not too late to get the flu shot to prevent severe illness and hospitalization.
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State Expands Support for Californians Impacted by Southern California Wildfires
January 27, 2025 — In the wake of the devastating fires in Southern California and as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s proclaimed
State of Emergency (PDF) and
Executive Order (PDF), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is taking steps to support and make things easier for Californians as recovery continues across the region.
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State Encourages Californians to Take Steps to Protect their Health from Wildfire Smoke and Ash Exposure
January 8, 2025 — Multiple wildfires are burning in the Los Angeles area. Smoke and ash from wildfires can be unhealthy, particularly for vulnerable people such as older adults, children, people with respiratory illness or asthmas and pregnant people.
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Dr. Erica Pan Appointed Next CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer
January 7, 2025 — As announced earlier today by Governor Gavin Newsom, Dr. Erica Pan will become the next Director and State Public Health Officer of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on February 1.
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As Whooping Cough Cases Increase, CDPH Encourages Tdap Vaccination
January 3, 2025 — California is experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis), a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread though coughing and can cause severe illness, especially in infants.
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