Information on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

American Academy of Pediatrics – If My Child Had COVID Already, Do They Need to Get the Vaccine? 

American Academy of Pediatrics – The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQs 

California Department of Public Health – Get the Facts on COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters, and Additional Doses 

California Department of Public Health – Vaccines: Questions and Answers 

Centers for Disease Control – COVID-19 Vaccines and Children 

U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) on Pediatric Vaccine Factsheet 

Valley Children’s Healthcare – Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccines  


Agency News

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