Vaccinations

May 6, 2021

Many colleges require vaccines immediately, but CSU and UC stick with plan to wait on FDA

CSU and UC will wait for full FDA approval before requiring Covid-19 vaccinations, but it's unclear if that will happen by the fall terms.

April 7, 2021

Vaccines on tap for California’s children, but what do parents say?

Children may soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, potentially helping California schools to fully reopen for in-person instruction.

February 25, 2021

California sets priorities for vaccination of teachers and school employees

The state aims to provide up to 75,000 vaccine access codes per week, according to new guidance.

February 4, 2021

Dispute widens between Gov. Newsom, school employee unions over reopening campuses

Hours after Gov. Newsom said schools could reopen before teachers are vaccinated, five school unions rebut that and other points.

January 29, 2021

California teachers union wants schools in ‘purple’ counties to stay closed for 100 days; vaccinations for staff

The teachers union wants most California schools to remain closed for 100 days while the state comes up with a plan to slow the spread of the virus and vaccinate school staff.

January 11, 2021

Some California teachers and staff to receive Covid-19 vaccines beginning this week

Teachers, school staff and child care workers are among those who could begin getting vaccinations as early as this week in some parts of the state.

December 22, 2020

Teachers and school staff in California increasingly likely to get vaccine in next round

State and federal health officials say prioritizing teachers and school staff will allow schools to reopen sooner for in-person instruction.

November 25, 2020

School districts try out different strategies to boost immunization rates for non-Covid diseases

In response to declining immunization rates, school districts are increasing their outreach to parents and offering free clinics.

June 15, 2020

California immunization rates drop 40% during pandemic

State health officials said parents likely were afraid to take their children to medical offices during the pandemic.

September 6, 2019

New California vaccine legislation gains Gov. Newsom’s approval after deal reached

California Governor Gavin Newsom agreed to sign legislation that tightens restrictions on medical exemptions that allow students to attend school without all the required vaccinations if lawmakers promise to pass revisions in a second bill.