Body A case of measles has been confirmed in an adult resident of Orange County. This person is a contact to a known case. This is the 6th case of confirmed measles reported in an OC resident in 2026. In 2025 2 cases of measles were reported. Key Message If measles...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received confirmation of a measles case in an adult which was locally acquired from a known exposure. The individual visited several public locations during the infectious period including the following: 8/11/26 – 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. – Anaheim Packing...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) –Temperatures in Coastal Orange County are expected to reach 95°F, with Inland areas ranging from the mid‑90s up to 105°F through Friday, August 28. High temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke for those at higher risk for heat illness, including people...

Body What You Need to Know Summer in Southern California brings sunshine, outdoor fun—and a hidden health risk few expect: Valley Fever. With Valley Fever Awareness Month, this is a great time to learn how to recognize it, reduce your risk, and protect your loved ones. What is Valley Fever? Valley...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) - The first human deaths associated with West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Orange County in 2026 have been confirmed in older adults this week by OC Health Care Agency (HCA) officials. With a severe season and increased cases reported across California, residents and visitors are urged...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) - Temperatures across Orange County are expected to rise into the upper 90s and low 100s from Friday, October 2, through Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Residents and visitors are urged to take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. High temperatures increase the risk of heat-related...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) - A bat found between 18 Wedgewood and 28 Whispering Pine in Irvine tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on September 28 at 4:45 p.m. Anyone who may have had physical contact with the bat or saw someone else having contact with the bat is...

Body The liver is essential for cleaning the blood and storing energy. Although it can repair itself, repeated or long‑term injury can lead to chronic liver disease. As the disease worsens, the liver cannot perform its vital functions, which can become life‑threatening. In severe cases, chronic liver disease leads to liver...

Body In honor of recovery month, I would like to celebrate the millions of Americans recovering from substance use disorders as well as their loved ones supporting them along the way. I am grateful to work with the OC Health Care Agency as a double board certified in Psychiatry and Family...

Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory in response to recent reports of increases in human exposures to rabid or possibly rabid animals and rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) administration errors. Since July 2026, multiple United States jurisdictions have reported local...