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Drop-off Unwanted Medications at a Site Near You on National Take Back Day

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages community members to drop-off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications on “National Take Back Day” Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at numerous locations throughout Orange County. Read More

OC Health Care Agency Issues Harbor Water Closure

(Santa Ana, California) - The OC Health Care Agency, Environmental Health Division, has closed the harbor water area 100 yards north and 100 yards south of the Warner Public Dock in Huntington Beach due to a sewage spill. Read More

OC Health Care Agency Monitors Status of Moderna and Janssen Boosters, State Continues Universal Indoor Masking Requirements in K-12 Schools

(Santa Ana, CA) - To prepare for the next phase of vaccination distribution, the OC Health Care Agency continues to monitor activity by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices regarding the administration of booster shots...

CD HEALTH ALERT: Orange County Reports Start of 2021-2022 Influenza Season

The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed the county’s first case of influenza for the 2021-2022 season. Influenza activity remains low in Orange County at this time, but there are concerns about a more severe influenza season given both the relative dearth of disease and low influenza vaccine...

OC Health Care Agency Begins Offering Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 Booster Doses

(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...

Drop-Off Unwanted Medications at a Site Near You on National Take Back Day

(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages community members to drop-off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications on "National Take Back Day," Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at numerous locations throughout Orange County. “This is a great opportunity for individuals to clean...

Orange County Residents and Visitors Urged to Take Preventative Measures Against COVID-19 Due to Rising Cases and Hospitalizations, Seek Treatment If COVID-19 Positive

(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization trends throughout the U.S., combined with easing public health restrictions for travel and upcoming holidays leading to larger gatherings, the OC Health Care Agency strongly advises Orange County residents and visitors to take preventative measures to reduce their...

ORANGE COUNTY EQUITY MAP RECEIVES HONORABLE MENTION AWARD FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County (OC) Equity Map, a public-private partnership between AdvanceOC, the Orange County Board of Supervisors (Board), and the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is recognized by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with a Sustainability Award in the category of Equity. The OC...

CD HEALTH ALERT: Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries

The Orange County Healthcare Agency wants to make sure providers are aware of the potential for Monkeypox Virus infection in patients presenting with fever and clinically consistent rash. A case of Monkeypox has been identified in a US resident who travelled to Canada and in the last month multiple cases...

CD HEALTH ALERT: COVID-19 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-19, with Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets).