Coalition Partners Stand Together to Thank Legislature, Governor Brown for Passing and Signing Senate Bill 277 June 30, 2015 Sacramento — Despite three-digit temperatures, dozens of coalition partners came together to rally one last time for Senate Bill 277 (Pan/Allen). The bill passed out of the State Assembly on Thursday and cleared the final hurdle in the State Senate Monday. Governor Brown signed the bill today. “This is a monumental day for Californians. Senate Bill 277 will help keep kids and communities safe and I thank Governor Brown and my colleagues in the State Legislature for their commitment to enacting this important law,” said Dr. Richard Pan, ... June 30, 2015 CMA, Public Health, Vaccinations SB 277, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
SB 277 (Pan) Signed by the Governor This morning, June 30, Governor Jerry Brown signed CMA-sponsored SB 277 (Pan) on the elimination of person belief exemptions for vaccination requirements for school entry. It is through the hard work of CMA physicians across the state that we have been able to realize this achievement in protecting the public health in California. Click here to read the governor’s signing message. June 30, 2015 CMA, Public Health, Vaccinations SB 277, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Senate Bill 277 Clears Assembly California Medical Association News Release: June 25, 2015 School Vaccination Bill to Protect Public Health Receives Resounding “yes” Vote, Moves Back to Senate for Final Vote Senate Bill 277 jumped its final hurdle in the state Assembly today, clearing the house with overwhelming 46–30 approval. The bill now heads back to the Senate, where legislators will consider amendments made in the Assembly. “The California Medical Association (CMA) would like to thank the assemblymembers who supported this important piece of legislation that will improve public health and keep our communities safe,” CMA President ... June 25, 2015 Legislation, Vaccinations SB 277, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
SDCMS-CMA Applauds California State Senate for Passing Landmark Legislation Senate Bill 277 Will Increase Community Health and Safety by Removing Personal Belief Exemptions for Vaccinations Senate Bill 277 (Pan / Allen) hit a major milestone in its journey through the state legislature today, passing through the Senate with overwhelming support. The bill moved forward with 25 votes. CMA is part of a large coalition of health advocates, education organizations, community groups, local governments, and elected leaders across the state that have shown support for the bill. SB 277 now advances to the Assembly for further consideration. “SB 277 would protect ... May 14, 2015 CMA, Public Health, Vaccinations Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
I Heart Immunity Campaign I Heart Immunity Campaign Announces New Wave of Support for SB 277 Ahead of Senate Education Committee Hearing Broad, Bipartisan Base of Support Includes Family and Child Advocates, Healthcare Providers, Public Health Officials, Educators, Unions, Local Governments, and Many Others Sacramento — The I Heart Immunity Campaign, a group of public health advocates dedicated to increasing California immunization rates, today announced new support for Senate Bill 277 (Pan/Allen), which would eliminate the personal belief exemption option from required school vaccinations in California. The bill, which recently passed the Senate Health Committee ... April 14, 2015 Public Health, Vaccinations Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Measles Case Confirmed in San Diego Click Here to Download This February 14 CAHAN Health Alert in PDF Along With a Health Advisory Published on FEbruary 19 California Health Alert Network Date: February 21, 2014 Measles Case Confirmed in San Diego A San Diego resident was confirmed today to have measles after returning from a recent trip to the Philippines. This is the first case diagnosed in San Diego since July 2013. There is an ongoing measles outbreak in the Philippines where over 1,700 cases and 21 deaths were noted in 2013. The individual may have exposed others at Branch ... February 24, 2014 Public Health Measles, Public Health, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Pertussis Cases Increasing in San Diego County October 25, 2013 The San Diego County health department has confirmed 202 local cases of pertussis so far in 2013, compared to 127 cases reported at this time last year. One local high school site has had thirteen reported cases: all were students 14–16 years old up-to-date on vaccinations with symptom onset dates between August 14 and September 27. When cases occur in schools or daycares, staff and families are routinely notified and urged to seek care promptly for early symptoms or for contact prophylaxis. Clinicians who evaluate patients with ... October 28, 2013 Public Health Pertussis, Public Health, Vaccinations, Whooping Cough 0 0 Comment Read More »