Health CareVaccine Passports In California? Answers To Your QuestionsApril 8, 2021California has no plans to administer a passport. But the state is sending mixed messages to businesses about the need to verify that people at large events are vaccinated.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker, Gov. Newsom Reach Deal On Vaccine BillSeptember 6, 2019The author of a hot-button California bill limiting medical exemptions for vaccinations on Friday accepted Gov. Gavin Newsom's last-minute demand for additional changes.
Health CareMore Flu Cases This Week In California Than During Last Season’s Peak; New Strain SpreadsMarch 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new influenza B strain is affecting children more severely than adults. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFlu Season: Particularly Rough, Or Just A Bit Early?January 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThis year’s flu season is hitting early and hard. Hospitals are inundated, and officials want everyone to get their shots. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGov. Brown Declares Hepatitis A Outbreak An Emergency, Calls For More VaccinesOctober 13, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaThe emergency declaration will increase the state's vaccination capacity against the outbreak.
Health CareBack-To-School Vaccines A Must For California KidsAugust 7, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaA new state law that kicked in last summer requires shots for public school children. Some families are still adjusting to the law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew School Immunization Requirements Now In EffectJuly 5, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonBeginning July 1, parents will no longer be able to use their personal or religious beliefs as a reason not to vaccinate their children.
State GovernmentVaccine Debate Returns To California CapitolMarch 21, 2016 | Ben AdlerOne year after a debate over vaccinating public school children reverberated through California Legislature, a new proposal would protect doctors from discipline or liability for issuing students medical exemptions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
