Latest California Healthline Stories
Vaccines Are Not Just For Kids
California’s leading physician organization is heading a drive to convince adults they need their vaccinations, too.
Boxer, Feinstein Back State Bill To End ‘Personal Belief’ Vaccine Exemptions
Both U.S. senators from California came out in strong support of ending most childhood immunization exemptions in the state, calling the issue a public health necessity.
Worst Pertussis Outbreak in 70 Years, but What Can State Health Officials Do?
James Cherry of the UCLA School of Medicine, Kathleen Harriman of the California Department of Public Health, Paul Katz of the San Rafael Medical Center and Sen. Richard Pan spoke with California Healthline about the outbreak in California of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
New Flu Shot Rules in New York City May Fan Debate Elsewhere, Including Calif.
Immunization advocates in California say a new policy mandating flu shots for preschoolers in New York City may help bolster the effort to require flu shots for some groups in California.