CD HEALTH ALERT COVID19 Rebound After Paxlovid
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a Health Advisory with considerations around the phenomena of rebound, after treatment of patients with mild to moderate COVID…
Your Health Matters OC HCA Urges Residents to Protect Against COVID19 During Holiday Gatherings Supports Infant Formula Shortage and Provides Information on Monkeypox
(Santa Ana, CA) –In response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization trends throughout the U.S., the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) strongly advises Orange County residents and visitors take…
CD HEALTH ALERT COVID19 Update for Orange County Medical Providers
Since the peak of the most recent wave of COVID-19 disease in early August, Orange County has seen a steady decline in cases of COVID-19. In the last two weeks, however, there has been a…
CD HEALTH ALERT Increased Disseminated Gonorrhea Infection DGI in California and Orange County
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Orange County Health Care Agency have been receiving increased reports of disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI). DGI is an uncommon but…
OC Health Care Agency Prepares to Vaccinate Children Ages 5 to 11
(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to today’s approvals from the Western States Safety Review Workgroup and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the OC Health Care Agency (HCA…
County Health Officer on Local Oil Spill Health Advisory 4
(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to the oil spill that occurred along the Orange County coastline the weekend of October 2, OC Health Care Agency (HCA) Director and County Health Officer Dr.…
OC Health Care Agency Updates OSHA Publishes Emergency Temporary Standard Precautions Against Aromatherapy Products
(Santa Ana, CA) – On November 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published their emergency temporary standard (ETS) to the Federal Register. The ETS establishes…
CD HEALTH ALERT Update on AntiSARSCoV2 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Earlier this week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released updated recommendations for medical providers for the use of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies. This…
OC Health Care Agency Encourages Safe Travel and Precautions Against COVID19 During Winter Holiday Season
(Santa Ana, CA) – In anticipation of increased travel during the upcoming winter holiday season, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) advises residents and visitors to adhere to guidelines for …
County Health Officer Issues Advisory Against Fentanyl Opioid Overdose
(Santa Ana, CA) – Due to recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose, County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau advises the public to recognize the signs of opioid overdose and call 9-1-1…