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Official account of the California Department of Public Health. Optimizing the health and well-being of all Californians. 🌐 cdph.ca.gov #WeArePublicHealth #HealthyCA4All

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 21d

📢 Today, CA joins our West Coast Health Alliance partners - OR, WA, and HI- in releasing official immunization recommendations for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season.

🔗 www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA... 🧵1/4

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 13h

6/ Learn more about recommended vaccines and how to protect your family this season:
🔗 go.cdph.ca.gov/PublicHealth4All

#VaccinateToCelebrate #CDPH #FluShot #COVID19 #RSV

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 13h

5/ Where to get vaccinated:
🏥 Your health care provider
💊 Local pharmacy
📍 Find a location: myturn.ca.gov

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 13h

4/ In response to federal confusion, California passed new laws to ensure:
✅ Transparent, science-based guidance
✅ Access to vaccines
✅ No-cost coverage through state-regulated insurers

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 13h

3/ What’s new this year?
CDPH & the West Coast Health Alliance released updated guidance to help Californians navigate vaccine recommendations with clarity and confidence. #PublicHealthForAll

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 13h

2/ Why it matters:
Respiratory viruses can cause serious illness, especially for older adults, young children and people with chronic conditions. Vaccines are your best defense. 💉

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 13h

🧵1/ Respiratory virus season is here & now is the best time to get protection!
CDPH urges all Californians to protect themselves, their loved ones & their communities by staying up to date on vaccines for flu, COVID-19 & RSV.

📲Learn more www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA....

#StayHealthyCA

A family of 7 sits around a table eating a holiday dinner. "A safer holiday season starts with you - stay up to date on vaccines"

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 14h

¿Hay alguien más cuidando a tu bebé menor de 1 año? Asegúrate de que siga las instrucciones “ABC” antes de acostarlos.

💠Acostado solo

💠Boca arriba

💠En una cuna, moisés, o corralito sin almohadas, mantas, o juguetes

📲 go.cdph.ca.gov/safesleep

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 14h

Will someone else be watching your baby who is under 1 year old? Ask how they will create a safe space for the baby to sleep & be sure they follow the ABCs:

💠Alone

💠On their back

💠In a crib, bassinet or pack n' play with no pillows, blankets or toys

📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/safesleep

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 1d

Lace up your shoes or hop on your wheels. It’s Walk and Roll to School Day! Every step and every roll mean stronger hearts, cleaner air, and healthier communities. Celebrate with us today and keep the walking and rolling all school year long! 🚲❤️🎒

📲: www.walkbiketoschool.org

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 1d

Concerned about kissing bugs? Most kissing bug bites are harmless. The greatest concern is allergic reaction to a bite, *not* Chagas. If you have swelling, itching or trouble breathing after a bite, get care right away. 🪲

📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Conenose-Kissing-Bugs.aspx

Kissing bug image with a caution about allergic reactions rather than Chagas disease, with text saying "Most kissing bug bites are harmless. The biggest concern is allergic reaction to a bite, not Chagas."

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 2d

Early detection of breast cancer saves lives.

Reduce your breast cancer risk:

💠Get regular mammograms starting at age 40

💠Don't smoke and limit alcohol use

💠Exercise & maintain a healthy weight

📲 Learn more:
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

A person consulting with a health care professional in an office setting. "Breast cancer screenings save lives."

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 4d

🐾💉 Even the “toughest” guard dogs need protection. Benji got his vaccines, have you?

Staying up to date on vaccines keep all of us safe

📆 Talk to your health care provider or check your vaccination record to make sure you’re up to date.

📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/PublicHealth4All

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 5d

¿Tienes a alguien más cuidando a tu bebé menor de 1 año? Asegúrate de que sigan las instrucciones “ABC” antes de acostarlo.

🩵 Acostado solo
🩵 Boca arriba
🩵 En una cuna, moisés, o corralito sin almohadas, mantas, o juguetes

📲 go.cdph.ca.gov/safesleep

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 5d

Are you having someone else watch your baby under 1 year old? Ask how they will create a safe space for the baby to sleep & be sure to follow the ABCs:

🩵 Alone
🩵 On their back
🩵 In a crib, bassinet or pack n' play with no pillows, blankets or toys

📲 go.cdph.ca.gov/safesleep

Baby in crib with text "Babies should sleep: a) alone, b) on their backs, and c) in a crib, bassinet or pack 'n play."

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 5d

October is Farm to School Month! Try these activities to show kids that healthy, local foods can be fun! 🌾🍎

🌾 Visit local farmers’ markets
🍲 Cook a meal together
📚 Dive into books about farms & food

📲 Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/NUPA/Pages/Healthy-Eating-as-a-Family.aspx

An adult and two children smiling and working together in a garden. "October is Farm to School Month"

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 5d

🍼 ¡WIC está abierto y atendiendo a las familias! Sigue usando tus beneficios y asistiendo a tus citas.

📲 Visita MyFamily y revisa la app de WIC California para alertas y detalles.

🔗 myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...

#CaliforniaWIC #WIC

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 5d

🍼WIC is open! California WIC continues to enroll & support participants. Keep using your benefits & attending your appointments.

📲Visit the MyFamily website & check the California WIC App for alerts, reminders & benefit details.

🔗 myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...

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A person holding a WIC benefits card at a service counter while holding a young child. "WIC is here for you."

A blue and white background with a WIC benefit card. "WIC is open and serving families! California WIC continues to enroll and support participants. Keep using your benefits and attending your appointments."

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 5d

📊 Today, CDPH launched an updated Respiratory Virus Dashboard to provide timely info on COVID-19, flu and RSV.

As the federal shutdown may affect CDC dashboards, CDPH will continue to share critical data to help Californians make informed health decisions.
🔗 www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...

A diverse group of people sitting on the grass outside together and smiling at the camera. "CDPH is committed to keeping Californians informed and protected with trusted data."

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 5d

This Oct 3rd, channel your inner Plastics and wear pink in honor of Mean Girls Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 👚 🩷

Making a fashion statement while taking care of your health … SO FETCH! 🎀

📲 To learn more, visit https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/features/breast-cancer.html

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 6d

Latino culture is full of rich traditions - asthma can’t hold us back! With proper asthma management, we can celebrate and keep our traditions alive and thriving.

📲 Learn more about asthma and asthma resources at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/CPE/Pages/Asthma.aspx

A joyful dancer smiling with a white building in the background. "Managing your asthma keeps you doing what you love."

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 6d

CA is increasing the use of planned, controlled fires to prevent large, dangerous wildfires. The smoke is less dense & long-lasting compared to smoke from wildfires.

Fire smoke is unhealthy to breathe, even from prescribed fires, so be smoke ready!

📲Learn more: Go.cdph.ca.gov/Prescribed-Fire

A firefighter holding a torch to conduct a prescribed burn. "Prescribed fire helps prevent large dangerous wildfires."

A group of firefighters conducting a controlled burn in a large field. "The smoke is less dense and long-lasting compared to wildfires."

A person using an inhaler while someone observes them. "Smoke from fires could cause health problems for some people."

A person wearing a mask outdoors and holding a blue bag. "Be smoke ready. Stay inside. Wear a well-fitting N95 outside."

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 6d

Your body heals best when you slow down and give it time. BONUS, staying home keeps germs from spreading to others.

Other tips include:

💠Test and treat if you have symptoms

💠Wash your hands frequently

💠Stay hydrated

📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Respiratory-Viruses/Home.aspx

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 7d

Flu can cause serious illness in older adults and people with health conditions that make it harder for their bodies to fight viruses. Everyone 6 months and up should get this year’s flu vaccine.
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule vaccine appointments.

Man looking at arm with band-aid, with text "It's time for your flu vaccine."

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 7d

Get life-saving protection against RSV! The RSV vaccine is recommended between October 1 – March 31 for infants under 8 months (if mother was not vaccinated during pregnancy) & children 8 through 19 months at high risk.

📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx

A mother holding a child seated on a rock with another adult sitting in the background. "Get live-saving protection against RSV!"

California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 7d

October is Menopause Awareness Month!

🔥 From hot flashes to sleep issues, menopause can show up in many ways & every experience is different.

💬 Symptoms can be managed. Talk to your health care provider about what’s right for you.

📲 https://womenshealth.gov/menopause/menopause-basics