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Updated State and County Health Orders to Include Mandatory Vaccines for Senior Care Facility Workers, CDC Issues Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy, and Booster Shots

(Santa Ana, CA) – On September 28, the California State Public Health Officer (CDPH) issued a new health order to address mandatory vaccination for workers in adult and senior care...

OC Health Care Agency Updates: Flu Vaccinations Available, COVID Vaccine Booster, Costly COVID-19 Hospitalizations of Unvaccinated, Delta-8 THC Health Advisory

(Santa Ana, CA) – As the fall season begins, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages all residents over the age of six months to get vaccinated against influenza, also known as...

OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2021

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed that a Buena Park woman has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), becoming the first human WNV infection in...

OC Health Care Agency COVID-19 Updates: Eligible Population Fully Vaccinated Approaches 70%, Monoclonal Antibodies in Demand, State Updates School-Parent Portal

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) continues to encourage vaccinations among unvaccinated Orange County residents as the percentage of eligible residents who are...

BAT FOUND IN LAGUNA NIGUEL TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES

(Santa Ana, CA) – A bat found at Laguna Niguel Regional Park (28241 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677) on September 11, 2021 has tested positive for rabies. Read More

OC Health Care Agency Announces Office of Suicide Prevention, Receives Recognition from Board of Supervisors for Suicide Prevention Week and Recovery Happens Month

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce the creation of the Office of Suicide Prevention. The Office of Suicide Prevention, which officially...

OC Health Care Agency COVID-19 Updates: Confirms Pediatric Death Due to COVID-19, Explains Risk of Mu Variant and Defines "Booster" vs. "Additional" Dose

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a COVID-related pediatric death in Orange County. In August, a child under the age of 5 with underlying health...

State Issues Guidance for K-12 Schools, OC Health Care Agency Urges Extra Precautions Throughout Labor Day Weekend: Get Vaccinated, Wear a Mask and Avoid Crowds

(Santa Ana, CA) – On September 1, the California Department of Public Health issued updated guidance and Q&A to assist K-12 schools in formulating and implementing plans for safe...

OC Health Care Agency Supports CDPH COVID-19 Recommendations and School Mask Policy

(Santa Ana, CA) - On August 24, the CDPH issued a statement in support of the CDC’s interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. According to their...