California vaccination wars at the Capitol in Sacramento Lack of faith in scientific consensus is a sad but permanent feature of our social media-driven world. Paranoia is an effective business model. Parents who oppose vaccines are not stupid; in fact, they are often surprisingly well-educated, considering the pseudoscience and unfounded claims they are willing to embrace. It should come as no surprise, then, that many have found a way around the law, which still allows for medically necessary exemptions. Read more here. Reprinted from Los Angeles Times by Robin Abcarian Photo courtesy of Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press April 30, 2019 General Vaccinations, Immunizations, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
First infant death from Pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed News from the Department of Public Health San Bernardino County www.sbcounty.gov For Immediate Release July 17, 2018 Contact: Lana Cao Public Health Information Officer San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Phone: 909.387.9147 Email: Lana.Cao@dph.sbcounty.gov First infant death from Pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has claimed the life of a San Bernardino County infant less than six months of age. This is the first confirmed death from the disease in California since 2016. “This infant’s death is a tragedy for the family and our community. My sincerest condolences are extended to the family at this difficult time,” ... July 17, 2018 General, Press Releases Immunizations, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Hepatitis A Outbreaks in California Hepatitis A Outbreaks in California - Immunization recommended for Californians who are homeless or using drugs On July 13, 2017, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a health advisory regarding outbreaks of hepatitis A among persons who are homeless or using illicit drugs and individuals working with these persons. This advisory is directed at healthcare providers and settings that provide services for homeless people or persons using drugs. Increasing the level of hepatitis A immunity in these risk groups will help prevent and control hepatitis A outbreaks. Californians hospitalized or ... July 27, 2017 General Hepatitis A, Immunizations, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
August is National Immunization Awareness Month; talk to your patients about the importance of vaccination August marks National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a national effort to promote vaccinations and protect children and adults from serious, and sometimes deadly, preventable diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunizations are one of the top 10 public health accomplishments of the 20th century. Among children born between 1994-2013, vaccination will prevent an estimated 322 million illnesses, 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths over the course of their lifetimes. As part of this important effort, the California Medical Association (CMA) and its county medical societies ... August 8, 2016 General Public Health, Vaccinations, Immunizations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Coalition partners stand together to thank Legislature, Governor Brown for passing and signing Senate Bill 277 Representing tens of thousands of advocates across the state, doctors, parents, school representatives join in Sacramento for one final rally on SB 277. Sacramento – Despite three-digit temperatures, dozens of coalition partners came together to rally one last time for Senate Bill 277 (Pan/Allen). The bill passed out of the State Assembly on Thursday and cleared the final hurdle in the State Senate Monday. Governor Brown signed the bill today. “This is a monumental day for Californians. Senate Bill 277 will help keep kids and communities safe and I thank ... July 6, 2015 General Immunizations, Public Health, I Heart Immunity, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Senate Bill 277 clears Senate Judiciary Committee Sacramento – Senate Bill 277 (Pan/Allen) passed overwhelmingly out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The California Medical Association (CMA), American Academy of Pediatrics, California (AAPCA), California Immunization Coalition (CIC), Vaccinate California and Health Officers Association of California (HOAC) recently launched the I Heart Immunity Campaign supporting the bill. “Our thanks to the Senate Judiciary Committee along with Senators Pan and Allen for their commitment to this very important issue,” said Luther F. Cobb, M.D., CMA president. “Vaccines are a proven way to keep children healthy and communities safe ... April 29, 2015 General Senate Bill 277, Immunizations, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
California School Immunization Law California School Immunization Law California Health and Safety Code, Sections 120325-120375: Under these statutes, children in California are required to receive certain immunizations in order to attend public and private elementary and secondary schools, child care centers, family day care homes, nursery schools, day nurseries, and developmental centers. Schools, child care centers, and family child care homes are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records of all children enrolled, and submit reports. California Code of Regulations Title 17 Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 8. These regulations specify California school immunization requirements ... February 2, 2015 General Public Health, Immunizations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Mandatory flu vaccination in all licensed health care facilities in San Bernardino County Health Advisory Date: September 18, 2014 To: All Licensed Health Care Facilities in San Bernardino County From: Maxwell Ohikhuare, MD, Health Officer Subject: Health Officer Order Regarding Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers Influenza season will begin in the fall. In your roles as leaders in healthcare and mine as the County Health Officer, I know that we share common goals: Minimizing the spread of Communicable Disease like influenza Providing excellent healthcare for our community and Keeping our healthcare workforce healthy The best way ... September 25, 2014 General Immunizations, Influenza, Public Health, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
