IAP participates in Federal and State programs to help all residents have access to immunization through OC public health clinics, community clinics, schools, and daycare centers. IAP is a member and supporter of the Orange County Immunization Coalition (OCIC) . Here are three ways IAP provides immunization assistance: Vaccines for...
Immunization Information: Infants & Young Children Infants and children ages 0 to 6 years need immunizations (vaccines) to protect them from dangerous infectious diseases. These diseases can cause serious complications and death in babies and children who are not immunized. Thanks to vaccines, many infectious diseases that were once common...
Immunization Information: Pregnant Women Vaccines help keep a pregnant woman and her growing family healthy. It is best to talk to your health care provider about vaccinations before you become pregnant. Seasonal Flu Vaccination Women are at increased risk of serious complications and death from the flu during pregnancy. Vaccinating...
Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Services administers alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment, and recovery services in Orange County. Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Substance Use Disorders (SUD) works in partnership with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to reduce alcoholism, drug addiction, problem gambling and drug use related deaths...
Immunization Information for Health Care Providers Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-schedule.pdf Immunization Materials for Health Care Clinics/Providers: The California Immunization Record (CIR) or "yellow card" is the official California state immunization record in which a doctor or clinic writes in a child's immunization history including the date a vaccine is...
Immunization Information for Schools and Child Care Centers Pertussis vaccine (Tdap) - Required for all 7th-12th graders in the 2011-2012 school year and for all incoming 7th graders for 2012-13 school year and beyond. Visit Shots for School for Pertussis Information Resources California School and Child Care Immunization Resources California...
Immunization Information: Seniors You never outgrow the need for vaccines. The specific immunizations you need as an older adult are determined by factors such as your health status, previous immunizations, and international travel plans. Check with your health care provider to find out what immunizations you need to prevent diseases...
About: Improving access to dental care and preventing dental diseases is a Healthy People 2020 goal. Based on its community health assessment process, the Orange County Health Improvement Partnership identified oral health as a ‘new area of interest’ in the Orange County Health Improvement Plan for 2017-19. This resulted in...
Smoke-free Workplace Laws In order to protect the health of employees, California Labor Code Section 6404.5 prohibits smoking in the workplace. It is against the law to smoke in an enclosed space at a place of employment. Enclosed space includes lobbies, lounges, waiting areas, elevators, stairwells, and restrooms that are...
About Us: In January 2018, with funding from the California Department of Public Health, a Local Oral Health Program was established within the Orange County Health Care Agency. The Orange County Local Oral Health Program (OC- LOHP) was tasked to conduct a comprehensive oral health needs assessment and engage stakeholders...