Body (Santa Ana, CA) – In response to today’s approvals from the Western States Safety Review Workgroup and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is finalizing preparations to offer the Comirnaty (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11. “We expect the vaccine to be...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – In response to the oil spill that occurred along the Orange County coastline the weekend of October 2, OC Health Care Agency (HCA) Director and County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau continues to advise the public to refrain from consuming contaminated fish or seafood from affected...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – On November 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published their emergency temporary standard (ETS) to the Federal Register . The ETS establishes binding requirements to protect unvaccinated employees of large employers (100 or more employees) from the risk of contracting COVID-19 in the workplace...

Body FAQs Can the DUI providers change the terms of my program? No. The DUI providers can only enroll you into the program that was ordered by the court. Do I have to pay for the DUI program? Yes. All providers post their program prices in advance and will explain their...

Body Earlier this week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released updated recommendations for medical providers for the use of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies. This guidance outlines recommendations for the use of these products for treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis. In light of current national shortages, the advisory also details the current...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – In anticipation of increased travel during the upcoming winter holiday season, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) advises residents and visitors to adhere to guidelines for domestic and international travel from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For individuals who are fully vaccinated: You...

Body Orange County Health Care Agency Recommendations for Response to Carapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumanii in Health Care Settings Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii (CRAB) is a bacteria that is resistant to most commonly-used antibiotics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Threats report includes CRAB as an urgent global public...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – Due to recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose, County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau advises the public to recognize the signs of opioid overdose and call 9-1-1 immediately if they believe someone is overdosing. “Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is a major contributor to fatal and...