(FOX40.COM) -- The California Department of Public Health announced on Wednesday official immunization recommendations for COVID-19, RSV and influenza. Video above: Governor Newsom speaks on mental health crisis and Charlie Kirk's death

State public health officials informed Californians that immunizations are effective, safe and the best protection available against viruses, CDPH said.

Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 144 into law. Officials said that the bill ensures that CDPH's immunization suggestions are based on evidence-based scientific recommendations from trusted national medical organizations.

"We want the people who live and work in our states to know that there is a strong public health, health care and scientific community that will continue to

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