L.A. COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH - Immunization Program

The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot each fall

Pandemic H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information

Shortened Shelf Life of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur Monovalent 2009 (H1N1) Influenza Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes 2-02-10 February 2010
Non-Safety Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine (January 29, 2010) February 2010
Shortened Expiration Date Announced for 12 Lots of MedImmune's Monovalent ( H1N1) Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine (1/07/10) January 2010
Los Angeles County Pandemic H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information NEW!
Non-Safety Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of MedImmune Monovalent 2009 (H1N1) Influenza Nasal Spray Vaccine (12-23-09)
December 09
Non-Safety Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric (0.25 mL, for 6-35 month olds) Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes (12-15-09) December 09
Thimerosal Exemption for H1N1 Vaccine Through 9/30/2010 in California (12/09) December 09

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinics

The scheduled Department of Public Health Seasonal Flu Clinics have ended. If additional seasonal flu clinics are scheduled they will be posted here.

Please contact your health care provider, health plan, or neighborhood pharmacy regarding the availability of seasonal flu vaccine as vaccine is available in the private sector.

Influenza Clinic Procedures Manual

Influenza Clinic Procedures Manual with Appendix (revised December 3, 09)
Vaccination Form (FormTran) Completion Instructions October 09
Vaccination Form (FormTran) English Spanish October 09
Contraindication & Precaution Vaccination Screening Forms English Spanish Korean
Volunteer Sign-In Sheet
Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) Form
Influenza Off-Site Clinic Evaluation Form

Information for Health Care Providers

Pneumococcal Immunization Resource Kit September 09

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines (MMWR) August 09 (external site)

Winter/Early Spring is the Time to Order 2009-2010 Influenza Vaccine from Vaccine Manufacturers or Distributors Pediatric Adult March 09

CA State Dept. of Public Health's letter "Order Influenza Vaccine for the 2009-2010 Season" March 09 (external site)

The Public's Health September 2008 - New Influenza Recommendations Target children & Adolescents September 08

The Public's Health October 2008 - Improving Health Care Worker Influenza Immunization Rates in LA County Hospitals: Challenges, Opportunities, and Rescources October 08

Prevention and Control of Influenza (MMWR) August 08 (external site)

Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel (MMWR) February 06 (external site)

Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations (external site)

Hospital Influenza Law (external site)

Immunization Coalition of LA County Health Care Worker (HCW) Immunization Toolkit

Adult Immunization Website

Seasonal Influenza (Flu) [Acute Communicable Disease Control]

Influenza Vaccine Dosage 2008-2009 September 08

New Law: Beginning 10/2008, General Acute Care Hospitals to Offer Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines to Persons Aged 65 and Older Prior to Hospital Discharge (external site)

New Regulatory Requirements for Compliance with Senate Bill 739 - Reporting of Influenza Vaccination/Declination of Employees and Healthcare Personnel - State's letter to General Acute Care Hospitals August 08

Educational Materials

Flu Fact Sheet English Spanish September 09

Top Three Reasons to Get Your Flu Vaccine English Spanish

Pregnant Women Need the Flu Shot - Posters English & Spanish

Flu Flyer for Teachers September 08

Keep Our School Healthy September 08

Pertussis and Tdap September 08

Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)

Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
- English Spanish (external site) other languages (external site)

Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
- English Spanish (external site) other languages (external site)

Pneumococcal Polyscharide Vaccine
- English (external site) other languages (external site)