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OC Health Care Agency Begins Offering Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 Booster Doses
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(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has begun offering booster shots of the Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines for certain populations, following recommendations from the Western States Scientific and Safety Review Workgroup, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S...
OC Health Care Agency Monitors Status of Vaccine Eligibility for Children Ages 5-11, Issues Reminders on Halloween Safety
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(Santa Ana, CA) – To prepare for the next phase of vaccination distribution, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) continues to monitor activity by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the California Department of...
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
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(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 facilities, as well as workers providing services in a recipient’s home. Workers identified in the order must have their first...
OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY ISSUES HEALTH ADVISORY FOR RESIDENTS EXPOSED TO OIL CONTAMINANTS
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(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to the coastal oil spill that occurred Saturday, the OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA), County Health Officer, Dr. Clayton Chau issued a health advisory today to recommend those who may have encountered the contaminated materials to seek medical attention. Read More in: English |...
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Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) - October 8, 2021
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EMCC Oct. 8, 2021 - Agenda Packet
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State Announces Plans for School Vaccinations, OC Health Care Agency Encourages Safe Precautions for Halloween Celebrations
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(Santa Ana, CA) – California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required for middle and high school students to attend in-person instruction is contingent upon full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More
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County Health Officer on Local Oil Spill - Health Advisory #2
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(Santa Ana, CA) – According to the latest update from the Unified Command leading the oil spill response along the Orange County coastline, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA), and a contracted environmental consulting firm...
County Health Officer on Local Oil Spill - Health Advisory #3
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(Santa Ana, CA) – According to the latest update from the Unified Command leading the oil spill response along the Orange County coastline, sampling teams have conducted water and sediment samples, and the water and sediment data received from Orange County samples do not indicate a public health concern for...