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...

Immunization Information for Schools and Child Care Centers Pertussis vaccine (Tdap) - Required for all 7th-12th graders in the 2011-2012 school year and for all incoming 7th graders for 2012-13 school year and beyond.  Visit Shots for School for Pertussis Information Resources California School and Child Care Immunization Resources California...

Immunization Information: Infants & Young Children Infants and children ages 0 to 6 years need immunizations (vaccines) to protect them from dangerous infectious diseases. These diseases can cause serious complications and death in babies and children who are not immunized. Thanks to vaccines, many infectious diseases that were once common...

Immunization Information: Pregnant Women Vaccines help keep a pregnant woman and her growing family healthy. It is best to talk to your health care provider about vaccinations before you become pregnant. Seasonal Flu Vaccination Women are at increased risk of serious complications and death from the flu during pregnancy. Vaccinating...

Immunization Information: Seniors You never outgrow the need for vaccines. The specific immunizations you need as an older adult are determined by factors such as your health status, previous immunizations, and international travel plans. Check with your health care provider to find out what immunizations you need to prevent diseases...

Environmental Health Division works to protect public health and our environment, and promotes the well-being of all Orange County residents, workers and visitors. Environmental Health is a regulatory agency that relies heavily on education and outreach to obtain compliance. Services include retail and wholesale food protection, foodborne illness investigations, public...

TEST NAME Candida auris Reportable Disease Only DEPARTMENT MYCOL TESTS M4 DESCRIPTION Culture identified as Candida auris required by State to be sent to the Public Health Laboratory. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Pure culture on mycology slant or flask media, i.e., SAB or IMA. Specify isolate identification. CONTAINER: Submit or mail...

General information (714) 433-6000 or ehealth@ochca.com City Supervisor Phone Aliso Viejo Kaiser Milo (714) 433-6170 Anaheim Pauline Liu (714) 433-6150 Brea Sha Rashidi-Fard (714) 433-6120 Buena Park Wendy Ocampo-Choy (714) 433-6140 Costa Mesa Lorena Nieves (714) 433-6160 Coto De Caza Tom Wong (714) 433-6130 Cowan/Lemon Heights Wida Rahimi (714) 433-6110...

TEST NAME Mycobacterium tuberculosis Culture for Reportable Disease Only DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS T7 DESCRIPTION Culture identified as M. tuberculosis required by State to be sent to Public Health Laboratory. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Pure culture on appropriate slanted media, i.e., LJ or 7H10. Specify isolate identification. CONTAINER: Submit or mail in...