Service Name: INFANT FORMULA INFO - CDPH

Organization Name: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

• Description: June 2022Families across the nation are feeling the impact of the infant formula shortage. The purpose of this California Department of Public Health site is to provide the latest information about the shortage and connect California families in need of formula to helpful resources. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/Pages/Infant-Formula-Availability/Infant-Formula-Availability.aspx A national shortage of infant formula is impacting all states. Efforts to mitigate the shortage are occurring at state and national level. Parents and caregivers who face a shortage should call their healthcare providers first to help them navigate formula options when supplies are scarce. Parents and caregivers are advised to NOT dilute formula or use homemade recipes for substitution as this can seriously harm a baby's health. Babies usually tolerate alternative formula products except in the case of special therapeutic formula and that's why it's important to consult with their healthcare provider first to get help or to discuss alternatives.Social media messaging toolkits in English & Spanishhttps://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/Pages/Infant-Formula-Availability/Infant-Formula-Communications-Toolkits.aspx
• Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/Pages/Infant-Formula-Availability/Infant-Formula-Availability.aspx
• Phone(s):
• Areas Served:
• Categories:
  • Infant and Child Safety Education