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...

Latest Updates Information for the General Public What is mpox? What are the symptoms of mpox? How can mpox spread? Are young children at risk for mpox? What do you need to know about mpox if you are a teen or young adult? What if I am concerned I may...

Orange County Health Care Agency’s Family Health clinics provide specific Public Health services directly to clients at the Santa Ana office. The Health Care Agency Family Health Clinics provide medical services for adults at the Santa Ana clinic, located at: 1725 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 map (We...

The Health Care Agency (HCA) is a large and dynamic public agency, comprised of approximately 2,600 employees who are responsible for providing a wide range of services to protect and promote the health of the Orange County community. Each year approximately 650 unpaid interns and volunteers are screened and placed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Statistics (Birth & Death) Disease Rates Disease Summaries

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...