Body Babies and children learn new skills all the time as they grow and develop. Parents look forward to experiencing each of their child’s new milestones, such as smiling for the first time, waving, or taking a first step. Children develop at their own pace, but some might need extra support...

Body Black Maternal Health Week (4/11-4/17) is an opportunity to raise awareness around racial disparities in maternal health. All birthing people deserve a healthy, safe, and joyful pregnancy. Black birthing people are more likely to die or have life-threatening complications during pregnancy than other racial or ethnic groups. This Black Maternal...

Body As a mother, your job is never done. You always put the needs of your family and friends above your own. But, as Mother’s Day approaches, it’s important to remember your health matters too! Take a few moments to focus on your own health, and commit to at least one...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency Environmental Health Division has closed the harbor water area between the Pilgrim Dock, Youth Dock, and Baby Beach in the Dana Point Harbor due to a sewage spill of approximately 20 gallons, which was caused by a blockage in nearby restroom...

Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform healthcare providers, laboratory professionals, healthcare facility administrators, and state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments of a critical shortage of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTECTM blood culture media bottles. This shortage has...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult international traveler visiting Orange County (OC). The person visited the following locations in Orange County while infectious: July 26 – Denny's Restaurant (1168 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802) from 7:00...

Body A case of measles has been confirmed in an adult who traveled to Orange County. The person began having symptoms prior to arrival. Potential exposures may have occurred at several locations in Anaheim: July 26 – Denny’s Restaurant (1168 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802) from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00...

Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States. Parvovirus B19 is a seasonal respiratory virus that is transmitted through...

Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians and public health authorities of an increase in Oropouche virus disease in the Americas region, originating from endemic areas in the Amazon basin and new areas in South America and...

Body It’s summertime! Enjoy your time outside, but don’t forget to take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe in the sun and heat. For tips about preventing heat-related illness, preventing child deaths from hot cars, and protecting children from window falls, see Staying Safe During the Summer Heat...