Immunization Branch, California Dept. of Public Health

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Preteen Vaccine Week Kit
Join us in raising awareness of the importance of immunizations for “tweens” ages 11 and 12. Download this year's kit for the tools and resources you'll need to be prepared.

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.

National and California Influenza Disease Activity
Data from the California Influenza Surveillance Project.

News and Publications

Immunization Update

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

Immunization News

News about various immunization-related topics.

Continuing Increases in Autism Reported to California's Developmental Services System (PDF, New Window)

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

Hib Vaccine Recall and Shortage: Q and As for Parents

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

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.

Vaccine-Preventable Disease Reports

Disease sureveillance tracking data and stats.

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

Vaccines for Children

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

California Sentinel Provider Influenza Surveillance Program

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

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.

Outreach Campaigns & Education

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.

Immunization Training Events

Training information for health care professionals.

What's New

Preteen Vaccine Week KitJoin us in raising awareness of the importance of immunizations for “tweens” ages 11 and 12. Download this year's kit for the tools and resources you'll need to be prepared.

Preteen Vaccine Week Kit
Join us in raising awareness of the importance of immunizations for “tweens” ages 11 and 12. Download this year's kit for the tools and resources you'll need to be prepared.