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California announced the launch of the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX), a state-led initiative designed to modernize public health infrastructure and strengthen trust in science-based decision-making.
Read the news release: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/12/15/g... [1/4]
Read the news release: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/12/15/g... [1/4]
Headed on vacation? Make sure you and your family are fully vaccinated against measles, especially before traveling internationally or to places in the country experiencing higher rates of measles.
📲 Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
📲 Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Headed on vacation? Make sure you and your family are fully vaccinated against measles, especially before traveling internationally or to places in the country experiencing higher rates of measles.
📲 Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
📲 Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
It takes about 2 weeks to build up immunity after a vaccine. Vaccines don’t prevent illness 100%, but can help keep your sickness mild if you do get infected.
Now’s the time to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
📲 Learn more: MyTurn.ca.gov.
Now’s the time to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
📲 Learn more: MyTurn.ca.gov.
December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It takes about 2 weeks to build up immunity after a vaccine. Vaccines don’t prevent illness 100%, but can help keep your sickness mild if you do get infected.
Now’s the time to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
📲 Learn more: MyTurn.ca.gov.
Now’s the time to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
📲 Learn more: MyTurn.ca.gov.
We know it’s tempting to sneak a taste of raw cookie dough while baking but wait to eat dough or batter until it’s fully cooked. Raw flour and eggs in cookie dough can contain harmful germs that can make you sick.
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/no-raw-dough.html
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/no-raw-dough.html
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We know it’s tempting to sneak a taste of raw cookie dough while baking but wait to eat dough or batter until it’s fully cooked. Raw flour and eggs in cookie dough can contain harmful germs that can make you sick.
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/no-raw-dough.html
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/no-raw-dough.html
🍂 Dr. Lucia Abascal, medical doctor & vaccine researcher, chooses to vaccinate herself and her family each fall. She encourages you to do the same. Now’s the time to vaccinate yourself & your family against flu and COVID-19 (& RSV if eligible).
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
December 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🍂 Dr. Lucia Abascal, medical doctor & vaccine researcher, chooses to vaccinate herself and her family each fall. She encourages you to do the same. Now’s the time to vaccinate yourself & your family against flu and COVID-19 (& RSV if eligible).
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
Extreme cold is a serious threat to many Californians every year. Stock up on emergency supplies by making a list of important items for your home, like flashlights, first aid kits, and backup batteries.
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Winter-Storms.aspx
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Winter-Storms.aspx
December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Extreme cold is a serious threat to many Californians every year. Stock up on emergency supplies by making a list of important items for your home, like flashlights, first aid kits, and backup batteries.
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Winter-Storms.aspx
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Winter-Storms.aspx
Heavy rain can cause flooding & mudslides. If there is active flooding or a mudslide, please stay away from the affected area(s) until you are told it is ok to return. Learn more about staying safe by visiting: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Floods.aspx
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Heavy rain can cause flooding & mudslides. If there is active flooding or a mudslide, please stay away from the affected area(s) until you are told it is ok to return. Learn more about staying safe by visiting: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Floods.aspx
CA has outbreak of serious illnesses due to foragers mistakenly eating “death cap” mushrooms. It’s easy to mistake them for safe mushrooms.
Cooking does NOT make them safe to eat.
Learn more:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/Pages/EIS/Poisonous-Mushrooms.aspx
Cooking does NOT make them safe to eat.
Learn more:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/Pages/EIS/Poisonous-Mushrooms.aspx
December 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
CA has outbreak of serious illnesses due to foragers mistakenly eating “death cap” mushrooms. It’s easy to mistake them for safe mushrooms.
Cooking does NOT make them safe to eat.
Learn more:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/Pages/EIS/Poisonous-Mushrooms.aspx
Cooking does NOT make them safe to eat.
Learn more:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/Pages/EIS/Poisonous-Mushrooms.aspx
Protect newborns from Hepatitis B! HepB infection can cause lifelong health problems - liver damage, cancer even death. Babies can be exposed through mothers, caregivers or daycare. Vaccination is the best protection.
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Hepatitis-B.aspx
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Hepatitis-B.aspx
December 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Protect newborns from Hepatitis B! HepB infection can cause lifelong health problems - liver damage, cancer even death. Babies can be exposed through mothers, caregivers or daycare. Vaccination is the best protection.
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Hepatitis-B.aspx
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Hepatitis-B.aspx
Everyone 75 and older should get the RSV vaccine. It’s also recommended for adults ages 50-74 who live in a nursing home or have certain chronic health conditions.
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx
December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Everyone 75 and older should get the RSV vaccine. It’s also recommended for adults ages 50-74 who live in a nursing home or have certain chronic health conditions.
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx
📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx
Older adults, younger children, people who are unhoused or people who live in a home that is poorly insulated are more vulnerable to frostbite & hypothermia. Stay alert of extreme cold weather by monitoring for up-to-date information.
📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/ExtremeCold.aspx
📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/ExtremeCold.aspx
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Older adults, younger children, people who are unhoused or people who live in a home that is poorly insulated are more vulnerable to frostbite & hypothermia. Stay alert of extreme cold weather by monitoring for up-to-date information.
📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/ExtremeCold.aspx
📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/ExtremeCold.aspx
🚨 Big news for public health in California!
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social Newsom & @capublichealth.bsky.social launched the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX) - a bold step to modernize how we protect health statewide.
Conversation w @vinguptamd.bsky.social and Dr. Erica Pan 🎙️ 🧵
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social Newsom & @capublichealth.bsky.social launched the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX) - a bold step to modernize how we protect health statewide.
Conversation w @vinguptamd.bsky.social and Dr. Erica Pan 🎙️ 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
🚨 Big news for public health in California!
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social Newsom & @capublichealth.bsky.social launched the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX) - a bold step to modernize how we protect health statewide.
Conversation w @vinguptamd.bsky.social and Dr. Erica Pan 🎙️ 🧵
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social Newsom & @capublichealth.bsky.social launched the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX) - a bold step to modernize how we protect health statewide.
Conversation w @vinguptamd.bsky.social and Dr. Erica Pan 🎙️ 🧵
Nothing has changed with COVID-19 recommendations for adults 65+.
Older adults still face the highest risk from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe and effective. Protect yourself. Stay up to date on your vaccines.
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www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
@calhhs.bsky.social
Older adults still face the highest risk from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe and effective. Protect yourself. Stay up to date on your vaccines.
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www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
@calhhs.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Nothing has changed with COVID-19 recommendations for adults 65+.
Older adults still face the highest risk from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe and effective. Protect yourself. Stay up to date on your vaccines.
📲
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
@calhhs.bsky.social
Older adults still face the highest risk from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe and effective. Protect yourself. Stay up to date on your vaccines.
📲
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
@calhhs.bsky.social
🍂 When’s a good time to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses? 🍂 Now’s a great time. Get vaccinated now so your body can build up immunity before holiday travel and gatherings.
🍂 Protect yourself against flu and COVID-19 (and RSV if eligible). MyTurn.ca.gov.
🍂 Protect yourself against flu and COVID-19 (and RSV if eligible). MyTurn.ca.gov.
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🍂 When’s a good time to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses? 🍂 Now’s a great time. Get vaccinated now so your body can build up immunity before holiday travel and gatherings.
🍂 Protect yourself against flu and COVID-19 (and RSV if eligible). MyTurn.ca.gov.
🍂 Protect yourself against flu and COVID-19 (and RSV if eligible). MyTurn.ca.gov.
You can prepare now in case of an evacuation by:
- Having a go-kit for each member of your family
- Packing food and water for your pets
Learn more at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI-Natural-Disasters_Floods.aspx
- Having a go-kit for each member of your family
- Packing food and water for your pets
Learn more at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI-Natural-Disasters_Floods.aspx
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
You can prepare now in case of an evacuation by:
- Having a go-kit for each member of your family
- Packing food and water for your pets
Learn more at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI-Natural-Disasters_Floods.aspx
- Having a go-kit for each member of your family
- Packing food and water for your pets
Learn more at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI-Natural-Disasters_Floods.aspx
Reposted by California Department of Public Health
Caring for your mental health shows strength, not weakness. Support yourself & others this holiday season & beyond:
💙 Check in with yourself
💙 Stay connected through call or text
💙 Prioritize sleep
💙 Move your body
💙 Text or call 988 for 24/7 emotional support
💙 Check in with yourself
💙 Stay connected through call or text
💙 Prioritize sleep
💙 Move your body
💙 Text or call 988 for 24/7 emotional support
December 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Caring for your mental health shows strength, not weakness. Support yourself & others this holiday season & beyond:
💙 Check in with yourself
💙 Stay connected through call or text
💙 Prioritize sleep
💙 Move your body
💙 Text or call 988 for 24/7 emotional support
💙 Check in with yourself
💙 Stay connected through call or text
💙 Prioritize sleep
💙 Move your body
💙 Text or call 988 for 24/7 emotional support
‘Tis the season for holiday gathering. Reduce respiratory viruses: make sure you’re vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV, wear a mask in crowded places, wash your hands often, cover your cough or sneeze, and stay home if you’re sick.
❄️ Visit go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses.
❄️ Visit go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses.
December 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
‘Tis the season for holiday gathering. Reduce respiratory viruses: make sure you’re vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV, wear a mask in crowded places, wash your hands often, cover your cough or sneeze, and stay home if you’re sick.
❄️ Visit go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses.
❄️ Visit go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses.
Did you know when we use antibiotics unnecessarily, like for cold or flu, it can cause resistance, making infections harder to treat when antibiotics are needed! 🚨
Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone!
👉 Learn more:
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/HAI/Pages/Antibiotics.aspx
Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone!
👉 Learn more:
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/HAI/Pages/Antibiotics.aspx
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Did you know when we use antibiotics unnecessarily, like for cold or flu, it can cause resistance, making infections harder to treat when antibiotics are needed! 🚨
Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone!
👉 Learn more:
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/HAI/Pages/Antibiotics.aspx
Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone!
👉 Learn more:
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/HAI/Pages/Antibiotics.aspx
📣📞 New Hotline Hours Alert!
The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program hotline is now available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
For expert support, call during business hours. We're here to help!
#InfantHealth #BotulismAwareness #WeArePublicHealth
The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program hotline is now available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
For expert support, call during business hours. We're here to help!
#InfantHealth #BotulismAwareness #WeArePublicHealth
December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
📣📞 New Hotline Hours Alert!
The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program hotline is now available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
For expert support, call during business hours. We're here to help!
#InfantHealth #BotulismAwareness #WeArePublicHealth
The Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program hotline is now available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
For expert support, call during business hours. We're here to help!
#InfantHealth #BotulismAwareness #WeArePublicHealth
California announced the launch of the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX), a state-led initiative designed to modernize public health infrastructure and strengthen trust in science-based decision-making.
Read the news release: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/12/15/g... [1/4]
Read the news release: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/12/15/g... [1/4]
December 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
California announced the launch of the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX), a state-led initiative designed to modernize public health infrastructure and strengthen trust in science-based decision-making.
Read the news release: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/12/15/g... [1/4]
Read the news release: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/12/15/g... [1/4]
Traveling for the holidays? Stay well on your way by wearing a high-quality mask like an N95 in crowded indoor spaces like airports and planes. Also wash your hands frequently, cover your cough or sneeze, and avoid traveling if you’re sick.
📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Traveling for the holidays? Stay well on your way by wearing a high-quality mask like an N95 in crowded indoor spaces like airports and planes. Also wash your hands frequently, cover your cough or sneeze, and avoid traveling if you’re sick.
📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
Planning some travel for the holidays? Make sure you’re vaccinated against winter respiratory viruses – flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
More tips include: Wear a mask in airports and planes. Wash your hands frequently. Cover your cough or sneeze.
📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
More tips include: Wear a mask in airports and planes. Wash your hands frequently. Cover your cough or sneeze.
📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Planning some travel for the holidays? Make sure you’re vaccinated against winter respiratory viruses – flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
More tips include: Wear a mask in airports and planes. Wash your hands frequently. Cover your cough or sneeze.
📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
More tips include: Wear a mask in airports and planes. Wash your hands frequently. Cover your cough or sneeze.
📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses
🍂Do HEALTHY people need fall vaccines?
🍂YES. Fall vaccines help keep everyone at work and in school - and also help protect those vulnerable and people who can’t get vaccinated.
Vaccinate now against flu, COVID-19 and RSV if eligible). Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
🍂YES. Fall vaccines help keep everyone at work and in school - and also help protect those vulnerable and people who can’t get vaccinated.
Vaccinate now against flu, COVID-19 and RSV if eligible). Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🍂Do HEALTHY people need fall vaccines?
🍂YES. Fall vaccines help keep everyone at work and in school - and also help protect those vulnerable and people who can’t get vaccinated.
Vaccinate now against flu, COVID-19 and RSV if eligible). Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
🍂YES. Fall vaccines help keep everyone at work and in school - and also help protect those vulnerable and people who can’t get vaccinated.
Vaccinate now against flu, COVID-19 and RSV if eligible). Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
Looking to better support students' behavioral health? @CAPublicHealth & @ACEsAware launched a new training: “Recognize, Respond, Connect”
This free training helps educators and school staff working with grades 7-12 foster safe, accepting and supportive environments.
This free training helps educators and school staff working with grades 7-12 foster safe, accepting and supportive environments.
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Looking to better support students' behavioral health? @CAPublicHealth & @ACEsAware launched a new training: “Recognize, Respond, Connect”
This free training helps educators and school staff working with grades 7-12 foster safe, accepting and supportive environments.
This free training helps educators and school staff working with grades 7-12 foster safe, accepting and supportive environments.
Reposted by California Department of Public Health
The West Coast Health Alliance, @capublichealth.bsky.social , and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
December 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The West Coast Health Alliance, @capublichealth.bsky.social , and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA...
Treat yourself with some paws-itive self-care.
Practice self-care tips by:
💠 Drinking some water
💠 Eating a well-balanced meal
💠 Getting a good night’s sleep
💠 Getting some exercise
💠 Reaching out if you need support
Learn more: cdph.ca.gov
#SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessTips
Practice self-care tips by:
💠 Drinking some water
💠 Eating a well-balanced meal
💠 Getting a good night’s sleep
💠 Getting some exercise
💠 Reaching out if you need support
Learn more: cdph.ca.gov
#SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessTips
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Treat yourself with some paws-itive self-care.
Practice self-care tips by:
💠 Drinking some water
💠 Eating a well-balanced meal
💠 Getting a good night’s sleep
💠 Getting some exercise
💠 Reaching out if you need support
Learn more: cdph.ca.gov
#SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessTips
Practice self-care tips by:
💠 Drinking some water
💠 Eating a well-balanced meal
💠 Getting a good night’s sleep
💠 Getting some exercise
💠 Reaching out if you need support
Learn more: cdph.ca.gov
#SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessTips