Immunization Branch

Measles
If you are travelling to Europe or attending events, such as for the summer Olympics in London, you may be at risk for being exposed to measles. Talk to your doctor to make sure you are up-to-date on your MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine before you travel.
About Measles and Vaccination
CDC Traveler's Health Announcement: "London 2012: Olympic and Paralympic Games"

Influenza (Flu)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get their yearly flu vaccine as soon as vaccines become available in their community.
CDPH Influenza (flu) information

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Cases are widespread. All Californians, especially close contacts to infants and all health care workers, should be immunized against pertussis.
About Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Vaccination
Spanish TV PSA featuring a mother who lost her son to pertussis New Window
CDPH Broadens Recommendations for Vaccinating Against Pertussis | en Español
CDPH Pertussis Immunization Policy July 2010
Number of Cases of Pertussis in California: Pertussis Summary Reports
Prevention Materials for the Public & Providers

Pneumococcal Disease
Health Advisory: Fatal Pneumococcal Disease New Window

News and Events

317 Funded Vaccine Policy Change (PDF, New Window) – Beginning October 1, 2012!

CDC 2012 Childhood Immunization Champion Announcement

Congratulations to Albert Arteaga, MD of San Bernardino for being honored as the California recipient.

Immunization Update

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

Immunization Training Events

Publications & Forms

Respiratory Disease Prevention Materials for Healthcare Providers

Respiratory Disease Prevention Materials for Schools

Vaccine Safety, 10 Facts for Parents (PDF, New Window)

New brochure about the importance of immunization for parents who are concerned about vaccinating their children.

Guidelines

New School Immunization Requirement for Incoming 7th Grade Students

Schedules and Recommendations

Childhood and adult schedules with ACIP recommendations and educational materials.

What Shots Does My Baby Need and When?

Regulations and Statutes

School Immunization Laws

Hospital Influenza Law

Immunization Registry Law

Thimerosal (Mercury) Law

Minor Consent for STD Prevention (statute)

CDPH Fact Sheet about Minor Consent for STD Prevention (PDF, New Window)

Data & Statistics

Vaccine-Preventable Disease Reports

Elementary School Immunization Rates in California

Program Information

About Immunization Branch

Contact Immunization Branch

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program

Education and Promotion Campaigns

Organization

Division of Communicable Disease Control

Center for Infectious Diseases

General Information

Browse by Disease

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

Webcast: Wading Through the Confusion

Panel discussion about the range of concerns parents have when vaccinating their children, and how health professionals can communicate better with them.

For Providers

Yellow Fever Provider Application

CDC Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases Web-on-demand Course

The course contains 11 sessions. Sessions 1-3 cover immunization schedules, administration, adverse reactions and VAERS reporting; sessions 4-11 review a selection of each VPD.

Resources

Local Health Departments

Shot by Shot: Stories of vaccine-preventable diseases