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Health & Saf. Code, § 120393 · Chapter 1.6. Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations

Health & Saf. Code, § 120393

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) The State Department of Public Health shall post educational information, in accordance with the latest recommendations adopted pursuant to Section 120164, regarding influenza disease and the availability of influenza vaccinations on the department’s internet website. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase the average number of Californians who receive an influenza vaccination.

(b) The educational information posted on the department’s internet website pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(1) The health benefits of an influenza vaccination.

(2) That the influenza vaccination may be a covered benefit for those with health insurance coverage.

(3) That influenza vaccinations may be available for a minimal fee to those individuals who do not have health insurance coverage.

(4) The locations where free or low-cost vaccinations are available.

(c) The department may use additional available resources to educate the public about the information described in subdivision (b), including public service announcements, media events, public outreach to individuals and groups who are susceptible to influenza, and any other preventive and wellness education efforts recommended by public health officials.

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History

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 105, Sec. 37. (AB 144) Effective September 17, 2025.

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