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San Francisco health officers explain AB 144, West Coast Health Alliance and local outreach for COVID, flu and RSV vaccines
Summary
At the Oct. 6 Health Commission meeting, San Francisco health officials briefed commissioners on AB 144 (signed Sept. 17, 2025), the West Coast Health Alliance and local plans for public and provider outreach on COVID, influenza and RSV vaccinations.
San Francisco health officials told the Health Commission on Oct. 6 that California’s AB 144 and an emerging West Coast Health Alliance aim to reduce confusion about vaccine guidance and expand access, and that the city will step up outreach to providers and multilingual communities.
Deputy Health Officer Dr. Seema Jain and Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip summarized the state changes and described San Francisco’s local response. The West Coast Health Alliance — announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 3, 2025 — includes California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii and aims to coordinate evidence-based vaccine recommendations and align messaging with professional societies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians…
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