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OC Health Care Agency Now Offering Novavax Vaccine for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has begun administering Novavax vaccines at HCA-managed vaccination sites, beginning this week. Flu vaccines are also now being offered. Though COVID-19 cases are currently declining in Orange County, the HCA encourages individuals who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 and...
Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) - July 8, 2022
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Document Date EMCC Agenda Packet 07/01/2022 EMCC...
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High Heat Advisory Extended in Orange County
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The National Weather Service predicts high temperatures continuing to reach the high 90s and low 100 degrees in many cities in Orange County through Friday, 9/9. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to avoid-heated illness, especially older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes and people with...
OC Health Care Agency Begins Administering COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine for Booster Doses
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has begun offering bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines this week. This follows Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for these vaccines’ use and updated booster recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee...
CD HEALTH ALERT: Monkeypox (MPX) in Orange County - Updated Guidance on Exposures
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As of Friday, September 9, 191 confirmed or probable MPX cases have been identified among Orange County residents. Over the last several weeks there has been a leveling off in the number of cases reported per week. The epidemiology and demographics of cases have not changed substantially. Weekly data updates...
CDC Issues Health Alert about Severe Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Rhinoviruses and/or Enteroviruses Reported in Multiple States
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory to local health departments on September 9 regarding reports of increases in pediatric hospitalizations of patients with severe respiratory illness who also tested positive for rhinovirus (RV) and/or enterovirus (EV). RVs and EVs are...
OC Health Care Agency to Recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September with “Light Up Hope OC” Campaign
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(Santa Ana, CA) – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and to raise awareness of this important issue, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) will be lighting up the exterior of the County of Orange Administrative Offices as well as other iconic locations throughout Orange County in teal and purple...