Immunization Branch, California Dept. of Public Health

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The Immunization Branch of the California Department of Public Health provides leadership and
support to public and private sector efforts to protect the population against vaccine-preventable diseases.

What's New

Measles Alert Flyer for Emergency Rooms
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 more about the flyer).
Important Vaccines for Summer 2008 International Travel (CDC)
No matter where you travel abroad this summer, please don’t let your vacation be spoiled by getting the measles, flu, hepatitis, or any other infection that could have been prevented by using routine or travel-related vaccines.
May Is Toddler Immunization Month
Get educational materials for the event such as talking points, clip art and a logo,
coloring sheets for kids, and more.
Dr. Horton's Immunization Health Tip
The Director of the California Dept. of Public Health comments on the importance
of vaccination before traveling.

National and California Influenza Disease Activity
Data from the California Influenza Surveillance Project.
Continuing Increases in Autism Reported to California's Developmental Services System
A 2008 research study article from the Archives of General Psychiatry describing no decrease in
autism despite the exclusion of more than trace amounts of thimerosal from nearly all childhood
vaccines. (PDF, New Window)
Hib Vaccine Recall and Shortage: Q and As for Parents
Information from CDC about the vaccine recall and what parents should know

News and Publications

Immunization News

News about various immunization-related topics.

Immunization Update

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

Vaccines for Children

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

Health Information

Browse by Disease

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

Pandemic Flu Information

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

Data and Statistics

Vaccine-Preventable Disease Reports

Disease surveillance tracking data.

Program Information

About Us

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.

Local Health Departments

Links to California county immunization program Web pages

Schedules and Recommendations

Childhood and adult schedules with ACIP recommendations and educational materials.

What Shots Does My Baby Need and When?

Child and infant immunization timing information.

Regulations

Legal and Regulatory

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

School Immunization Law

Download the California School Immunization Handbook on this page.

Training

Immunization Training Events

Training information for health care professionals.

Outreach Campaigns

Education and Promotion

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

Webcast on Social Marketing to Tweens

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