Section 120393 Of Chapter 1.6. Influenza And Pneumococcal Immunizations From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 105. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.6.
120393
. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall post
educational information, in accordance with the latest
recommendations of the federal Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, regarding influenza disease and the availability of
influenza vaccinations on the department's Internet Web site. 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 Web site 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.