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CAHAN Disease Notification - Immunize, Test, and Treat this Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season (Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19)
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Key Messages Influenza percent positivity in Orange County has risen steadily since August. Percent of emergency department visits for influenza-like illness have nearly doubled since the start of September. Overall influenza activity is rising much earlier this year compared to prior seasons, when increases usually began in October or November...
Heat Stroke is No Joke and It Can Strike Anyone
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Below are quotes from my otherwise healthy 22-year-old son. He was hospitalized for 4 days last month, after experiencing heat stroke from overexertion while running a half-marathon on a relatively warm day (in the 80’s F). “I don’t know what happened. I was running and then I woke up in...
Tips for a Healthy Brain and Body Through Aging
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We often think about how to best take care of our physical health as we age, but what about taking care of our mental health? There are many overlaps between the two, but here are some specific tips for keeping your brain and psyche healthy throughout your lifespan. Like physical...
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Safe Disposal Saves Lives: OC Residents Encouraged to Join Drug Take Back Day
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(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) invites the community to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at convenient locations throughout Orange County (OC). The public is encouraged to remove unneeded medications from their homes...