{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"120392.9","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 120392.9","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 105. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL [120100. - 122476.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105"},{"name":"PART 2. IMMUNIZATIONS [120325. - 120480.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.6. Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations [120392. - 120393.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105/part-2/chapter-1.6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 105, Sec. 36.   (AB 144)   Effective September 17, 2025.","effective":"2025-09-17","html":"<p>Pursuant to its standardized procedures and if it has the vaccine in its possession, each year, commencing October 1 to the following April 1, inclusive, a general acute care hospital, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/hsc/1250\">1250</a>, shall offer, prior to discharge, immunizations for influenza and pneumococcal disease to inpatients, 65 years of age or older, consistent with recommendations adopted pursuant to Section <a href=\"/hsc/120164\">120164</a> or the recommendations of appropriate entities for the prevention, detection, and control of influenza outbreaks in California general acute care hospitals.</p>","text":"Pursuant to its standardized procedures and if it has the vaccine in its possession, each year, commencing October 1 to the following April 1, inclusive, a general acute care hospital, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1250, shall offer, prior to discharge, immunizations for influenza and pneumococcal disease to inpatients, 65 years of age or older, consistent with recommendations adopted pursuant to Section 120164 or the recommendations of appropriate entities for the prevention, detection, and control of influenza outbreaks in California general acute care hospitals.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/influenza-and-pneumococcal-immunizations-120392-9","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}