The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is focusing on the importance of routine vaccines during National Awareness Month in August as students return to school this fall.

Since California’s immunization rates for kindergarten students remain higher than the national average, CDPH emphasized that vaccination prevents the spread of serious illnesses, reduces hospitalizations, saves lives, and helps keep kids in school.

“When our youngest Californians are healthy and able to participate in learning and doing the things they love, the future of California is brighter,” said Dr. Erica Pan, CDPH director and state public health officer. “As a parent and a pediatrician, I am grateful for and confident in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, which have transformed the leading causes of childhood deaths away from infectious diseases. CDPH remains committed to ensuring all California families have access to safe and effective vaccines, and the information they need to understand that vaccine recommendations are based on credible, transparent, and science-based evidence.”

Due to large outbreaks in other states, the number of measles cases in the U.S. as of July 2025 are already higher than any year since 2000—when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the disease eliminated in the U.S. As of July 23, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 92% of measles cases are in the unvaccinated or those with unknown vaccination status. The CDC has confirmed three deaths from measles in the U.S. so far this year.

California continues to report more than 95% coverage among kindergarteners for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. California law requires students to receive age-specific immunizations to attend public and private schools, as well as licensed childcare centers. Schools and licensed childcare centers are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records of all children enrolled, and report children’s immunization status to CDPH.

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, launched ISSA Consulting—a suite of consulting services designed to help organizations improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive business growth amidst challenges such as budget constraints and evolving facility demands. 

ISSA Consulting provides a full range of solutions, including operational assessments, training program development, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance support, work loading, process and operational improvement, digital marketing, public relations, and customized services tailored to the needs of building service contractors, in-house cleaning teams, distributors, and manufacturers. 

“ISSA is committed to advancing the cleaning industry through education, advocacy, and now direct consulting,” said ISSA Chief Global Education Officer Brant Insero. “Our consulting services provide organizations with practical, expert guidance to strengthen their operations, protect their employees, and enhance the value they deliver to customers every day.” 

Led by ISSA Associate Director of Consulting David Swindle, the team combines industry expertise with practical, on-site and virtual support to solve real-world challenges—especially now as organizations navigate budget cuts and manage rising occupancy in office buildings. 

ISSA Consulting will provide measurable improvements with minimal disruption to daily operations. The team partners directly with each organization to ensure the recommended changes align with their culture, goals, and regulatory requirements. 

These services have already helped clients such as National Geographic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Round Rock ISD, Washington County, Cal State Northridge, Kaivac, City of Guelph, University of Guelph, SC Johnson, and Hill & Markes to optimize operations, reduce costs, improve outcomes, and effectively manage budgets. 

Together with our Global Consulting Network Partners, ISSA delivers unmatched industry expertise and regional insight to maximize impact:

ISSA offers industry expertise alongside its Global Consulting Network Partners to maximize impact:

• Dan Marsh—Hinz Group offering strategic pipeline analysis. 
• Danny Murawinski—Exit Built providing website development and lead generation. 
• Josh Thiel—Hinz Group supplying proposal development and government contracting strategy. 
• Matt Serra—Mulberry Marketing Communications dispensing strategic marketing and communications. 
• Nicole Bernardo—Cornerstone Virtual Partners delivering operational strategy and leadership. 
• Richard Curry—ST Facility Maintenance Consulting furnishing organizational and operational optimization. 
• Paul Greenland—Ikigai Management Consultants allocating business strategy and leadership support.

“We know the unique demands faced by cleaning industry professionals,” Swindle said. “ISSA Consulting offers an experienced, objective perspective to help companies improve processes, reduce risks, and achieve their business goals efficiently.”

For more information about ISSA Consulting and its services, click here.