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Klebsiella pneumoniae, Carbapenem-resistant (CRKP)
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Klebsiella are a type of bacteria that are routinely found in the human intestines and stool (feces) and do not usually cause disease. However, Klebsiella can cause a number of healthcare-associated infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound or surgical site infections, and meningitis. Increasingly, some strains of Klebsiella bacteria are...
Information for Schools and Child Care Providers
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Influenza Viral gastroenteritis, including norovirus Pertussis Chickenpox (Varicella) Reporting of increased absenteeism/outbreaks, including COVID-19 Quick reference for exclusion of students Preventing Illness at Camp (English) Spanish version Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Additional Information for Child Care Providers List of Reportable Diseases Preventing Foodborne Illness School Lunch Food Safety Tips...
Services Available for Children
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Orange County Health Care Agency Children’s Clinic is located at 1725 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 map Call 1-800-914-4887 for an appointment and for more information. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (closed 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) Immunizations (shots to prevent childhood diseases...
Dental Health Services (Dental Clinic)
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For support in connecting with a local provider or additional resources, please call the Health Referral Line at 1 (800) 564-8448 for assistance. The Health Referral Line is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may request your medical records with the Office of Custodian of Records...
Advisories and Newsletters
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Communicable Disease Control Information about emerging diseases, diseases with updated reporting or testing recommendations, agents of bioterrorism, and other medically related information and resources. Critical time sensitive communicable disease information and updates for medical providers. Current summaries of seasonal influenza activity and updates on avian and pandemic influenza. CD News...
Preventing Diseases from Insects & Rodents
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Animals or insects such as rats, mosquitoes and ticks that can transmit diseases to humans are called vectors. To obtain more information on prevention of diseases from vectors, call the Orange County Vector Control District at (714) 971-2421 or check the OCVCD web site . Mosquitoes Mosquitoes can carry diseases...
Immunization Clinic (Free and low-cost shots/vaccines)
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Open: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed weekends and holidays) Appointments Only: Call (800) 914-4887 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Phone: (800) 914-4887 Address: Orange County Health Care Agency Clinic 1725 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 Directions...
Adolescents
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Immunization Information: Adolescents Vaccines aren’t just for infants and children. As kids get older, protection from some childhood vaccines begins to wear off. Additionally, adolescents are more at risk for catching serious diseases, like meningococcal meningitis, so they need the protection that vaccines provide. Health check-ups and sports or camp...
Training/Events
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Immunization Skills Training For Medical Assistants An Innovative, Competency-Based Training On Safe, Effective, And Caring Immunization Techniques Developed By The State. Topics Covered Include Best Practices On: Needle Selection Injection Sites Routes Of Administration And After Care Vaccine Storage & Handling Immunization & Vaccine Preparation Immunization Documentation More than 400...