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CAHAN - Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about infections with an extensively drug-resistant strain of Verona Integron-mediated Metallo-β-lactamase (VIM) and Guiana-Extended Spectrum-β-Lactamase (GES)-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (VIM-GES-CRPA) in 12 states. Most patients reported using artificial tears. Patients reported more than...
OC Syndromic Surveillance Program
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What is syndromic surveillance? As defined by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, syndromic surveillance provides public health officials with a timely system for detecting, understanding, and monitoring health events. By tracking symptoms of patients in emergency departments—before a diagnosis is confirmed—public health can detect unusual levels of illness to...
OC Health Care Agency Reports 5 Key Public Health Updates
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(Santa Ana, CA) — Several public health messages were announced recently by a variety of government agencies, including the White House, California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the COVID-19 public health emergency end dates, available...
West Nile Virus for Providers
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Reporting Suspected and confirmed cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection are reportable. Reports may be made by: Fax: 714-564-4050 Phone: 714-834-8180 E-mail: epi@ochca.com Clinical Diagnosis West Nile virus (WNV) disease should be considered in any person with a febrile or acute neurologic illness who has had recent exposure to...
PC1000 Programs FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions How do I get a referral for PC1000? You do not need a referral; you may contact any provider of your choice to enroll into a program. You can also click on the provider list link to download the current provider list. Will the ALO monitor my...