Vaccine Booster
Monthly News & Updates
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Help Parents Make Informed Decisions
About Newborn Care
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Families are increasingly declining essential newborn interventions, including Vitamin K, Hepatitis B vaccine, and newborn screening. To support informed decision-making, the CDPH Immunization Branch, in collaboration with the Newborn Screening and Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health (MCAH) programs, has developed a new educational flyer for pregnant people and expectant parents (Spanish version is coming soon!) on what to expect soon after delivery. Endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics-California, the resource answers common questions and explains why these and other interventions are critical to keeping babies healthy.
Prenatal providers and educators play a key role in these conversations. Share the flyer during the third trimester, including prenatal visits, hospital tours, childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Providing trusted information before they arrive in the delivery room helps families be confident in their decisions and ensure newborns receive the timely, protective care they need. The document is linked or click on graphics below.
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New Resources for Clinicians -
Process for Medical Exemptions (ME's)
to Immunizations Required for School in CA
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To ensure that California physicians who write a medical exemption from school required vaccinations for student who requires one, the CDPH Immunization Branch team has prepared a one page overview of the process (see infograph with link below).
The information in the infograph is based on the Frequently Asked Questions that are also found on the Shots For School website - Exemption FAQ's
| | Measles in the United States - Nov 10, 2026 | | |
While California has experienced several measles outbreaks this year, resulting in 60 cases, our state has thus far avoided the higher case numbers and deaths that have been seen in other states. While this is good news, our communities remain at risk while measles continues to surge and vaccination rates slowly decline.
Data, information and resources are plentiful (see below) and we welcome your thoughts and ideas on additional resources that may be useful, and communities that need additional support.
Thank you to all the thought leaders, health care professionals, and educators that are doing tremendous work to educate and support the public.
CDPH Immunization Branch Measles page here:
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Get Involved with CIC Committees!
Looking for a way to make a greater impact on immunization efforts in California? Consider joining one of the California Immunization Coalition's volunteer committees!
Our committees bring together healthcare professionals, public health leaders, community advocates, educators, and other immunization champions who want to help advance vaccine education, advocacy, and access throughout California.
Committees meet for 1-Hour just once per month via Zoom, making it an easy and meaningful way to contribute and connect with colleagues from across the state.
Complete the interest form below to learn more and find the committee that's right for you!
Committee Interest Form Link
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We The People Vax - Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 11
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Veteran's Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11th, and the We The People Vax's Veterans Day social media campaign is now live and ready for you to download. This campaign honors the courage and sacrifice of our nation's veterans while highlighting the importance of protecting their health with community immunity.
Download the Veterans Day Toolkit with mp4 video,, images and messages you can use as is, or customize for your community: wethepeoplevax.org/campaigns/
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Holiday Campaign
The holiday season is almost here! We're kicking off a new holiday campaign to encourage people to stay up to date on recommended respiratory vaccines before holiday gatherings.
We encourage you to share these materials with your audiences leading up to Thanksgiving and throughout the winter holiday season.
Download the social media kit: wethepeoplevax.org/campaigns and be sure to use the hashtag #WeThePeopleVax
| | Join Us - Help Shape the 2027 CIC Summit! | | |
Planning is underway for the 2027 California Immunization Coalition (CIC) Summit, taking place May 5–6, 2027, in Riverside, California, and we want to hear from you!
Whether you're interested in joining the Summit Planning Team or simply have ideas to share, your input can help us create another engaging and impactful event.
We invite you to complete our brief 2027 Summit Planning Team Interest & Program Input Form to:
- Share suggestions for Summit topics, speakers, session formats, and themes.
- Express interest in joining the Planning Team or volunteering during the Summit.
- Provide feedback on your experience if you served on the 2026 Summit Planning Team.
No previous planning experience is necessary, and you do not need to commit to joining the Planning Team to share your ideas!
The form takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete.
Share Your Ideas & Get Involved!
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Abstracts Now Being Accepted
Registration Opening Soon!
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The Abstract Submission Portal is now open, so you can start preparing and submitting your ideas now.
Additional information on registration, hotel reservations at the Mission Inn in 2027 and draft agenda will be available in November.
New this year, abstract submitters can propose either a shared breakout presentation or a full, one-hour interactive workshop. Visit the Abstract Submission Portal for additional details, guidelines, and submission requirements.
We want to hear from you anytime, send questions and comments to info@immunizeca.org
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New EZIZ Site - Now Live
Training and Resources for California’s Vaccine Programs
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