Body What is avian influenza? Three subtypes of avian influenza A viruses are known to infect people: H5, H7 and H9 viruses. Among these, Asian-lineage H5N1 and H7N9 have caused the majority of human infections. Asian highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) virus occurs mainly in birds and is quickly...

Body Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, and causes sudden onset of weakness in limbs (one or more arms or legs) and loss of muscle tone. Other symptoms may include facial weakness, droopy eyelids, difficulty moving eyes, swallowing... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Hands are the most common mode of transmission of disease causing agents. By washing your hands, you can prevent the spread of many infectious diseases and lower your risk of getting, or passing along, influenza. Wash hands with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap is...

Body Pertussis Orange County and California have seen a large increase in pertussis cases in 2014. Orange County has had twice as many reports of pertussis so far this year compared to the same time period in 2013. Pertussis is highly contagious and is spread through the respiratory route. Pertussis illness...

Body Plan ahead for travel outside the United States. Vaccines generally take at least 2 weeks to 1 month to become effective. Learn about potential health risks and how to prevent exposure to illness before you leave. Food When traveling to less developed areas of the world where hygiene and sanitation...

Body After a young person has experienced a psychiatric hospitalization, the Social Rehabilitation Program (SRP) of South Coast Children’s Society can help young adults with serious mental illness (SMI) to establish daily living routines. The program usually lasts for two to four months, and works closely with the full service partnership...

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Body Disease Outbreaks Influenza Legionnaire’s Disease Norovirus Antimicrobial Resistance SHIELD OC Orange County C. difficile Infection Collaborative Other Resources Nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities (collectively known as long term care facilities [LTCFs]) are an important part of any healthy community. By providing necessary services and support to...

Body Children may get sick more easily from harmful chemicals in our homes and in the environment. Learn how you can limit your child’s contact with harmful chemicals. Pesticides Pesticides are chemicals used to kill unwanted things like insects, weeds, rats, and more. Pesticides are found in products like bug sprays... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Read about downloading files. Click on the icon below to download the appropriate file. Authorization to Use or Disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) This authorization form may be used by you as a patient/client of the County to initiate a request to have PHI about you disclosed outside of the... Links in this section relate to Body