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California Department of Public Health

@CAPublicHealth

Official account of the California Department of Public Health. Optimizing the health and well-being of all Californians.

 Sacramento, CA
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Travel plans on the calendar? Your vaccine needs a head start. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines take about two weeks to help build protection, so don't wait until the last minute. If you're traveling for Thanksgiving, plan to get vaccinated now. 📍 myturn.cdph.ca.gov.
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El Niño is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding. Take steps to protect your health and safety by: - Gathering and preparing emergency supplies - Signing up for emergency alerts - Preparing your home for rain and wind. Learn more: Ready.ca.gov #ElNinoPrep
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Healthy meals fuel learning. The Real Food, Healthy Kids Act will work to reduce ultra-processed foods in school meals. CDPH welcomes your feedback to help us understand what Californians think about possible changes to school foods. Take our survey: 📲 forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Hz4Y…
Fill | AB 1264 Public Input Survey 2026

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The Real Food, Healthy Kids Act (also known as AB 1264), was signed into law on October 8, 2025. It was established to reduce and/or eliminate certain ultraprocessed foods in school meals and make...

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Back‑to‑school season is a reminder that healthy meals help kids learn. CA’s new Real Food, Healthy Kids Act will reduce ultra‑processed foods in school meals. CDPH is seeking public input about ultra-processed foods in school meals. 📲 forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Hz4Y…
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¡Únase al CDPH y al Grupo de Trabajo de Salud Pública del Equipo de Acción Climática de California (@AirResources) para conocer el impacto del cambio climático en el entorno escolar! -17 de noviembre de 2026 -1:00 p.m. cdph-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/… #CambioClimático #CalorExtremo
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Join CDPH and @AirResources California Climate Action Team - Public Health Workgroup meeting to learn about the impact of climate change in school settings! -November 17, 2026 -1:00 p.m. cdph-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/… #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #WildfireSmoke #School
"Webinar Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke in School Settings November 17, 2026 1PM-3PM Virtual Webinar Advanced Registration Required"

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California Department of Public Health retweeted
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@Cal_HHSNov 5
From flooding to historic El Niño weather, staying informed is vital. Monitor local news and follow official guidance. Ensure you receive emergency alerts on your phone by signing up at ready.ca.gov. #ElNiñoPrep
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Stay informed during severe weather. Sign up for local emergency alerts to help you know when to shelter in place with a Stay Box of essential supplies or when it’s time to grab your Go Bag and move to safer ground. Head to ready.ca.gov to get started #ElNinoPrep
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California Department of Public Health retweeted
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@Cal_OESNov 3
As California enters the rainy season, @Cal_OES encourages you to prepare for hazardous driving conditions, including slick roads, reduced visibility, and El Niño-related rainfall. Stay alert, slow down, and drive with caution. A little preparation goes a long way in keeping everyone safe.
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California Department of Public Health retweeted
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The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers more than a listening ear—you can also receive helpful resources and referrals. If you have questions about the Hotline’s services, trained counselors are available 24/7 via chat or by calling or texting 1-833-TLC-MAMA. #TLCMAMA
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California Department of Public Health retweeted
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@Cal_OESNov 4
Prepare for El Niño related storms by identifying at least two routes out of your neighborhood. Heavy rain and strong winds can cause fallen trees, downed power lines and blocked roads. Knowing your options ahead of time can help you get to safety if you need to evacuate. Sign up for local emergency alerts at Ready.ca.gov and always follow directions from local authorities to help make evacuating safer and easier.
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San Diego County’s new Public Health Lab Veterinarian, funded by California’s Future of Public Health, is working to catch and stop dangerous diseases before they spread. Read more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/RPHO/Pa… @SDCountyHHSA
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1/4 ⚠️ Parents: Caffeine pouches can be dangerous for kids. One pouch can have up to 200 mg of caffeine, about 2 cups of coffee. They're tucked between lip and gum, come in candy flavors, and are easy to hide. Kids call them "lip pillows" or "deckies." nationwidechildrens.org/fami… 🧵
Blue background with a dark container of caffeine pouches. "Health alert for parents. Caffeine pouches can be dangerous for kids. Racing heart. Shakiness. Can't sleep. Seizures. One pouch up to 200 mg of caffeine about 2 cups of coffee. Too much caffeine? Call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222."

ALT Blue background with a dark container of caffeine pouches. "Health alert for parents. Caffeine pouches can be dangerous for kids. Racing heart. Shakiness. Can't sleep. Seizures. One pouch up to 200 mg of caffeine about 2 cups of coffee. Too much caffeine? Call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222."

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3/4 The pouches look almost identical to nicotine pouches, so it's hard for school staff to tell what students are using. Districts in several states have banned them on campus, and with no federal age limit, kids can buy them. 💬 Talk with your kids about what they're using.
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4/4 Worried a child has had too much caffeine? Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. 🚑 For seizures, trouble breathing, or collapse, call 911. 💙 #CaffeinePouches #TeenHealth #WeArePublicHealth
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California Department of Public Health retweeted
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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
@Cal_OESNov 3
El Niño season is here, is your home prepared for an emergency? Now is the time to make sure you, your family, and your home are ready for El Niño-driven impacts. Here are simple tips you can use to prepare your house: · Clean and check your gutters · Trim tree branches around your property · Fix roof leaks · Check insurance policies Taking these steps now can help ease the stress. Visit ready.ca.gov for more preparedness tips.
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California Department of Public Health retweeted
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CA Health & Human Services
@Cal_HHSNov 3
Staying informed can be overwhelming. In California, support is available. Californians of all ages and backgrounds can access free mental health resources at calhope.org. You are not alone. 🧡
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This Native American Heritage Month, we honor Native peoples’ histories, cultures and contributions to health across California. Tribal Nations bring their own knowledge, experience and priorities to the public health work they lead. cdph.ca.gov/Pages/About.aspx
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Happy One Health Day! Learn some One Health tips from animal, environmental and public health experts about how to keep our communities healthy. Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/Pag… @PlacerMosquito
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Practice food safety when your power goes out by keeping your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. When in doubt, throw it out.  ​ Learn more about food safety during power outages: cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/ke… #ElNinoPrep
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