Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health alerted Saugus High School Tuesday that at least one student was diagnosed with Pertussis, the disease more commonly known as whooping cough. Parents were later notified via email. Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease that spreads...

Despite scores of people traveling from all over California to express strident opposition to a bill designed to tighten vaccination requirements, the California Assembly Health Committee advanced Senate Bill 276 on Thursday. “I know there is a lot of emotion here a lot of passion here,” said Assemblymember...

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed one case of measles in a person who flew in and out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 3 while infectious. Persons who may have been on-site at the date and time for any of the below locations,...

Celebrate the benefits of vaccination during August, National Immunization Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services holds this national health observance every August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Each week of NIAM focuses on a different...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reports that there have been eight cases of meningococcal disease confirmed this year, including one death. Recent cases serve as reminder of the importance of preventing this serious infectious disease. Public Health reminds residents,...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM).   We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious disease. Understanding the difference between vaccines, vaccinations, and immunizations can be tricky. Below is an easy guide that explains how these...

[KHTS] – With the new school year starting this week, many parents and students are thinking about textbooks and pencils, but vaccinations may become a priority soon. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 277 into law in June, mandating school-aged students to receive specific immunizations and...

[FDA] – As parents and caregivers fill out a multitude of forms at the start of the school year, they may have questions about some requirements, including the vaccine schedule. According to Marion Gruber, Ph.D., director of the Office of Vaccines Research and Review at the Food and Drug Administration,...

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center invites senior citizens to the No Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic presented by Dr. Evelyn Vega of Happy Pets Veterinary Center. The clinic will be happening this Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the center, 22900 Market St. in Newhall. Vega is offering free vaccinations...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health  recognizes National Infant Immunization Week by continuing to promote the importance of getting infants, toddlers and children vaccinated. Immunizations are the best protection for children against a number of dangerous diseases such as measles, pertussis,...