Respiratory Virus Season Active Health Officer Orders

Annual Influenza Immunization or Masking Requirement for Healthcare Personnel During Respiratory Virus Season

Updated to make note of Assembly Bill 144, which transferred authority for vaccine recommendations in California from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to CDPH. Under AB 144:

  • All California providers should follow CDPH vaccine recommendations, which may differ from ACIP.
  • All CDPH-recommended vaccines must be covered by California Health Plans, including Medi-Cal managed care plans, even if not recommended by ACIP.
  • Providers administering vaccines under CDPH recommendations are granted liability protection.
  • Pharmacists are authorized to independently initiate and administer CDPH-recommended immunizations.
Updated 10/16/25

RETIRED HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS

RETIRED PROTOCOL

Appendix AA
Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Water Parks and Fairs
01/25/23
Bike Parks
Revised 02/01/21
APPENDIX Q
Cardrooms
Revised 05/05/21
APPENDIX DD
Community Sporting Events
Revised 05/05/21
APPENDIX V
Family Entertainment Centers
Revised 05/05/21
APPENDIX V
Golf Courses
Revised 05/11/21
Institutes of Higher Education
Revised 05/10/21
Libraries: In-Person Services
Revised 04/17/21
APPENDIX Z
Live Events and Performances
(Outdoor Seated)
Revised 05/19/21
APPENDIX Z-1
Live Events and Performances
(Indoor Seated)
Revised 05/19/21
Model Airplane Area
Revised 12/03/20
APPENDIX X
Movie Theaters
Revised 05/05/21
Outdoor Shooting Facilities
Revised 12/03/20
APPENDIX R
Personal Care Establishments
Revised 05/20/21
APPENDIX F
Places of Worship
Places of Worship may offer services indoors with modifications and at a limited capacity. It is, however, recommended that outdoor and/or remote faith-based services continue to be provided, given the continued risk of community transmission of COVID-19. Places of Worship must continue to follow the Appendix A protocols.
APPENDIX BB
Private Events (Meetings,
Receptions, and Conferences)
Revised 05/06/21
APPENDIX N
Pro-sport Leagues, Facilities, Training
Revised 12/12/20
Public Splash Pads
Revised 07/17/20
Residential Swimming Pools
Revised 05/21/21
Small Water Vessel Charters and Recreational Equipment Rental
Revised 06/02/21
Tennis Pickleball Courts
Revised 03/02/20
APPENDIX C
Warehousing, Manufacturing, Logistics
Revised 02/05/21