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Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) - April 8, 2022
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Document Date EMCC Agenda 04/07/2022 Attachment 1...
Drop-Off Unwanted Medications at a Site Near You on National Take Back Day
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(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages community members to drop-off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications on "National Take Back Day," Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at numerous locations throughout Orange County. “This is a great opportunity for individuals to clean...
Orange County Residents and Visitors Urged to Take Preventative Measures Against COVID-19 Due to Rising Cases and Hospitalizations, Seek Treatment If COVID-19 Positive
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(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization trends throughout the U.S., combined with easing public health restrictions for travel and upcoming holidays leading to larger gatherings, the OC Health Care Agency strongly advises Orange County residents and visitors to take preventative measures to reduce their...
ORANGE COUNTY EQUITY MAP RECEIVES HONORABLE MENTION AWARD FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County (OC) Equity Map, a public-private partnership between AdvanceOC, the Orange County Board of Supervisors (Board), and the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is recognized by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with a Sustainability Award in the category of Equity. The OC...
CD HEALTH ALERT: Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries
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The Orange County Healthcare Agency wants to make sure providers are aware of the potential for Monkeypox Virus infection in patients presenting with fever and clinically consistent rash. A case of Monkeypox has been identified in a US resident who travelled to Canada and in the last month multiple cases...
CD HEALTH ALERT: COVID-19 Rebound After Paxlovid
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Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a Health Advisory with considerations around the phenomena of rebound, after treatment of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19, with Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets).
Your Health Matters OC: HCA Urges Residents to Protect Against COVID-19 During Holiday Gatherings; Supports Infant Formula Shortage; and Provides Information on Monkeypox
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(Santa Ana, CA) –In response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization trends throughout the U.S., the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) strongly advises Orange County residents and visitors take preventative measures to reduce their risk of spreading or getting sick from COVID-19, including testing, wearing well-fitted masks, and getting vaccinated...
CAHAN Disease Notification – Influenza A Testing Guidance: Enhanced Surveillance During the Summer Months
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In response to the global outbreak of influenza A (H5N1) in birds and recent infections in dairy cattle and humans in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CPDH) are encouraging enhanced surveillance and continued testing for influenza this...