California Code § 1596.7995(a)(1): Staff Immunization Requirements
📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes
85
facilities cited recently
That's 1 in 476 facilities
17
counties affected
Statewide issue - not isolated
3
most common citation
Inspectors are watching for this
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Increasing
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days
85 facilities (was 51)+34 facilities
What's Being Cited in Each Region Over the Past 90 Days
Based on analysis of CA facilities, here's where California Code § 1596.7995(a)(1): Staff Immunization Requirements citations are happening over the past 90 days.
Los Angeles County
32 citations
San Bernardino County
10 citations
Riverside County
6 citations
San Diego County
6 citations
Santa Clara County
6 citations
Monterey County
5 citations
Orange County
3 citations
Contra Costa County
3 citations
Fresno County
2 citations
Solano County
2 citations
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 12/15/2025
What Is California Code § 1596.7995(a)(1): Staff Immunization Requirements?
California Code § 1596.7995(a)(1)
Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
Why This Matters
Set a recurring calendar reminder for August 1st to begin your annual flu shot campaign. Do not wait until November - staff get sick, schedules get busy.
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- Missing the December 1 flu shot deadline is a common violation. Mark your calendar for August to start getting staff vaccinated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Staff Immunization Requirements?
Under California Health & Safety Code 1596.7995(a)(1), all daycare employees and volunteers must be immunized against three diseases: influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough), and measles. The influenza vaccination has a specific annual window - it must be received between August 1 and December 1 each year. This means every year, all your staff need new flu shots within that timeframe. The pertussis and measles immunizations are typically one-time or less frequent, but the annual flu shot requirement is what trips up most facilities. This applies to everyone who works at your facility, including part-time staff and volunteers.
How common is this citation?
As of November 23, 2025, 86 facilities have been cited for Staff Immunization Requirements violations in the past 90 days - that's approximately 1 in 465 California childcare facilities. These citations occurred across 18 counties, affecting 1.14% of inspected facilities. Los Angeles County leads with 28 citations, followed by San Bernardino (10), Riverside (7), Santa Clara (6), and Monterey (5). Most citations happen during fall and winter inspections when licensing reviewers check whether staff received their annual flu shots within the August-December window.
What triggers this citation?
Inspectors cite this regulation when they find staff who haven't received their flu shot between August 1 and December 1, or who lack documentation of pertussis or measles immunization. Missing the December 1 flu shot deadline is the most common violation - facilities get busy with holidays and year-end activities, and suddenly it's January with unvaccinated staff. Inspectors check immunization records in personnel files during visits. Even if a staff member got their flu shot in July or January, it doesn't count because it's outside the required window. The law is very specific about those dates.
How do I avoid this citation?
Set a recurring calendar reminder for August 1st to begin your annual flu shot campaign for all staff. Don't wait until November - staff get sick, schedules get busy, and you'll run out of time. Many pharmacies and clinics offer workplace flu shot clinics; consider scheduling one at your facility in September or October. Keep a master list of all employees and volunteers, and check off each person as they submit proof of vaccination. For new hires, verify pertussis and measles immunization during onboarding and schedule their flu shot if hired during August-December. Store copies of all vaccination records in personnel files.
What should I do if I get cited?
If cited during the August-December window, immediately schedule flu shots for any unvaccinated staff and submit proof of vaccination to your licensing inspector within days. If cited after December 1, understand that staff will need to wait until the next August-December window for the annual flu shot to be compliant. For missing pertussis or measles immunizations, staff should see their healthcare provider immediately to get caught up. Submit documentation of all immunizations within the timeframe specified in your Plan of Correction. Implement the tracking system described above to prevent future violations, including the August 1st calendar reminder and staff roster checklist.