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.


Agency News

August Is Valley Fever Awareness Month

August Is Valley Fever Awareness Month

The number of reported Valley fever cases in California has greatly increased in recent years, and we are learning that drought and other factors increase the number of new Valley fever cases in our state. Valley fever can be serious for some people, and symptoms can last weeks or months, causing people to miss work, school, or activities they enjoy.

July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to initiate discussions with experts, organizations, state government representatives, and others, to come up with ways to increase availability, accessibility, and quality. 

Act F.A.S.T. - Learn the Signs of Stroke

Act F.A.S.T. - Learn the Signs of Stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults.  What do we need to know and what can we do to help ourselves or someone else? By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke and acting F.A.S.T., you can take action and perhaps save a life. 

Scams Affect Everyone

Scams Affect Everyone

Everyone is subject to a scam. Fraudsters are always looking for ways to get your personal data, and it’s no surprise that we need to learn how to identify and protect ourselves from fraud and scams.