COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Health Care Providers

Learn more at: COVID-19 Vaccine Website

For health facilities conducting onsite vaccinations, the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency's (HHSA) Public Health Branch has developed a list of necessary planning and training steps in preparation for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine. This guidance will prepare you to implement the required steps to providing the vaccine safely and efficiently to staff and/or residents.

We greatly appreciate your partnership in this critical effort and thank you for all you do to protect the health and well-being of the people you care for.

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Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer

Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer

On February 11, 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. Asma Tariq to the position of County Health Officer, effective May 4, 2025. Dr. Tariq fills the position that has been vacant since Dr. Karen Haught retired in 2023.

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

The California Public Utilities Commission is adding a new area code, 357, to the areas using the 559 area code. Starting February 26, 2025, local calls will require dialing 1 + area code + phone number (1 +10 digits). You can still dial just 3 digits for 911, 988, and other services like 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811 if available