Jynneos vaccine, the vaccine to prevent Mpox, is now commercially available. Individuals seeking Jynneos vaccine should speak to their healthcare provider or local pharmacy about availability. Federal Medicaid and Medicare programs cover Jynneos vaccine. Those with private insurance should ask their insurer about coverage and availability. Individuals from the following...
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...
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...
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...
Video Content Links Board Chairman Donald Wagner - Third District https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2PQijqAaY0 Vice Board Chairman Andrew Do - First District https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYqr-v5myEc Vice Board Chairman Andrew Do - First District - Vietnamese https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLIAKS4Vzxk Supervisor Katrina Foley - Fifth District https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWNI6j_3vqk Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento - Second District https://youtu.be/NcnlLLTSHYQ Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento - Second...
A resident of Huntington Beach has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the first human WNV case in Orange County this year. In 2023, Orange County had seven WNV infections, with the first case also reported in late August. As of August 23, 2024, the California Department...
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...
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult international traveler visiting Orange County (OC). The person visited the following locations in Orange County while infectious: July 26 – Denny's Restaurant (1168 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802) from 7:00...
EMS CE Provider Training Program Information All Orange County EMS approved Continuing Education (CE) providers may issue CE credit which is accepted statewide for EMT, paramedic, and MICN recertification. All Orange County EMS approved CE providers are listed on the State EMSA Website . To apply for initial or renewal...
(Santa Ana, CA) - Temperatures in most of Orange County are expected to reach the low to mid 90s beginning today and are predicted to reach the high 90s and low 100 degrees through Saturday, September 7. In addition to dangerous heat, South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has...