Body About Us GOAL: To positively impact the Health Status lifespan of the Orange County Community through Immunizations. We are committed to making a positive difference in the health of OC residents by promoting routine recommended immunizations countywide, through the active collaboration and support of concerned, creative community leaders. Our Vision...

Body OCIC consists of an active group of representatives from numerous community organizations. Members are involved in generating ideas and strategies, as well as providing plans, schedules, resources and networking. Albert Chang, MD, MPH Elizabeth Sturdy Christopher Zimmerman, MD, MPH Lord Sarino, Pharm.D. Jasjit Singh, MD Stacy DeCario, RN, BSN Anissa...

Body Orange County Health Care Agency Recommendations for Response to Carapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumanii in Health Care Settings Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii (CRAB) is a bacteria that is resistant to most commonly-used antibiotics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Threats report includes CRAB as an urgent global public... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are a family of germs that have high levels of resistance to antibiotics and therefore can be difficult to treat. Examples of Enterobacteriaeceae bacteria that can become carbapenem-resistant are Klebsiella and Escherichia coli (E. coli), which are normal bacteria in the human gut. Types of CRE include...

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 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...