Body What is Influenza? Influenza (also called flu) is a contagious virus that can infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and sometimes even death. Although influenza affects all ages, it is most commonly spread among young children, and from them infects their...

Body Circumstances of Last Drink Surveillance Project Circumstances of Last Drink: ADEPT's Original Data Collection Project How do we effect change to prevent individuals driving under the influence (DUI)? How can we prevent recidivism rates of individuals previously convicted of DUI's? The Circumstances of Last Drink/Drug (COLD) survey gathers valuable indicators...

Body The flu or influenza is a serious disease. It’s more than just a runny nose and sore throat. The flu can make you very sick and cause you to go to the hospital or even lead to death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Healthcare associated infections (HAI) are infections acquired during the course of treatment for other conditions in a healthcare setting. HAIs are commonly related to devices used in medical procedures, including catheters or ventilators, or infections of surgery sites. The Orange County Healthcare Agency is working with community healthcare facilities to...

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Body The “Orange County Geographic Health Profile: Birth Indicators (2000-2010)” report that summarizes birth outcomes by city and compares Orange County rates to state and national benchmarks. Compared to the U.S. and the state of California, Orange County has better outcomes for six important measures, including pre-term birth, low birth weight... Links in this section relate to Body

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Body Children can come into contact with pesticides every day. Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill unwanted things like insects, weeds, rats, and more. Pesticides are used in many products that you might have in your home. Some pesticides can cause health problems, especially in children. If you think... Links in this section relate to Body

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