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Violence Prevention (VP) Education Programs
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Serving: All Orange County residents and students Facility: County Contracted--Orange County Department of Education Region: Countywide Program Administration Address: 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714) 327-1058 Web Address: www.ocde.us/PEI/Pages/SMHS-Programs.aspx Program Description: The Violence Prevention Education program’s goal is to reduce violence and its impact in schools, local...
Summer Essentials: Sunscreen and Sun Safety
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It’s summertime! Enjoy your time outside, but don’t forget to take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe in the sun and heat. For tips about preventing heat-related illness, preventing child deaths from hot cars, and protecting children from window falls, see Staying Safe During the Summer Heat...
Why Do Kids Need to Be Active?
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children between the age of 3 to 5 years be physically active throughout the day for growth and development. Children and teenagers 6 to 17 years old need to be active with moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 60...
Back-to-School Tips for Families
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Summer is coming to an end and now it’s time to get ready for a new school year. If you haven’t already, make an appointment for a well child visit with your child’s doctor and make sure your child is up to date on all the recommended vaccines, including COVID-19...
CD HEALTH ALERT: Recommendations for the Use of COVID-19 Vaccines for the 2024-2025 Season
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On August 23, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized the 2024-2025 Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA reported that doses would start shipping immediately. Providers can order vaccines through their usual channels. While the FDA has not deauthorized 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccines, the California Department of...