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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...
PC1000 Programs
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This is a deferred entry of judgment program under Penal Code 1000.1. The purpose of the program is to provide drug abuse education and counseling services as an alternative legal action to first time offenders. Participants are referred to a PC1000 program by the Court after pleading guilty, and their...
West Nile Virus
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Additional Links Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District—West Nile Virus California Department of Public Health (CDPH)—West Nile Virus CDC -- West Nile Virus World Health Organization — West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus for General Public
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Who can get West Nile Virus infection People of any age can become infected with West Nile Virus (WNV), but severe disease is more common in people over 60 years of age. People with diseases that weaken the immune system are also higher risk. Symptoms Most people (8 out of...
DUI Education and Court Diversion
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The DUI Education and Court Diversion unit of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services oversees the DUI, PC1000 and PC1210 programs in Orange County. The unit provides court ordered referrals for DUI programs at 4 Alcohol Liaison Office (ALO) Justice Center locations in the County: Central, Harbor, North and West courts...
CD HEALTH ALERT: Updated Case-finding Guidance: Monkeypox Virus Infection
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Yesterday, the CDC released through its Health Alert Network (HAN) Updated Case-Finding Guidance: Monkeypox Outbreak – United States, 2022 . The Orange County Healthcare Agency (OCHCA) wants to make sure providers are aware of the potential for monkeypox virus infection in patients who meet epidemiologic criteria and/or a clinically consistent...
CD HEALTH ALERT: Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines in Children 6 Months Through 5 Years
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On June 18th the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended the use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 4 years of age and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age. This recommendation was subsequently endorsed by the Western States Scientific Safety...