Body Measles Information for General Public Measles is a highly contagious viral illness. Measles presents with a fever and characteristic rash. Measles can be a serious disease: 1 in 5 people who get measles are hospitalized 1 out of 1,000 people with measles develop encephalitis (swelling of the brain) 1 to... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Information for the General Public What is legionella? Legionella is a type of bacteria naturally found in freshwater environments as well as human-made water systems including but not limited to hot tubs, decorative fountains, and/or cooling towers. Legionella can cause legionnaire's disease, a serious type of pneumonia infection, or Pontiac... Links in this section relate to Body

Body What is syndromic surveillance? As defined by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, syndromic surveillance provides public health officials with a timely system for detecting, understanding, and monitoring health events. By tracking symptoms of patients in emergency departments—before a diagnosis is confirmed—public health can detect unusual levels of illness to...

Body What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus. The most commonly known presentation is with pain and swelling around the parotid glands, which are along the jaw line. Other symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, or tiredness. Some people may have mild or no symptoms... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Mission: To protect and improve the health of Orange County residents, in collaboration with our system partners, by providing essential laboratory services in support of public health through quality, timely and accurate test results. Effective January 1st, 2026, orders must be submitted through the OC Lab Web Portal. Our Lab...

Body Tattooing, Body Piercing & Permanent Cosmetics All practitioners of "body arts," which includes tattooing, body piercing, branding, and application of permanent cosmetics, are required to register with the local health department. Registration requirements for operators include a review of proposed regulations, completion of an application form, and payment of a...

Body Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) Program Description: Children and Youth Services County staff work with a team consisting of medical, social work, and legal staff to provide assessment and treatment to victims of sexual abuse. Serving: Children & Youth referred by by child protective agencies. Language(s): English, Spanish, provision for...

Body Mission Statement "To act in an advisory capacity to the County Board of Supervisors and to Orange County Emergency Medical Services on all matters relating to emergency medical services in Orange County." Meeting Document Archive by Year 2026 Jan. 9, 2026 Apr. 10, 2026 Jul. 10, 2026 2025 Jan. 10... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Mission Statement "To serve as a multidisciplinary forum for communication of systemwide Prehospital issues, to advise EMCC on policies and procedures relating to system operational issues, and to advise the OCEMS on medical control issues." Meeting Document Archive by Year 2026 Jan. 14, 2026 Mar. 11, 2026 May 13, 2026... Links in this section relate to Body