(Santa Ana, CA) - On August 9, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a new way of administering the Jynneos vaccine for those at high risk for monkeypox infection. The EUA allows healthcare providers to use the vaccine by intradermal injection...

(Santa Ana, CA) – An adult male has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the first human WNV infection in Orange County this year. People over 50 years of age and those with certain medical conditions are at increased risk of serious complications from WNV infection. In...

(Santa Ana, CA) – On August 23, 2022, the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) recorded the first case of human monkeypox (hMPX) infection in a youth less than 18 years old. Contact investigation is underway, and vaccines are being offered to those who may have been exposed to the...

(Santa Ana, CA) – Temperatures in most of Orange County are expected to reach the low to mid 90s beginning Wednesday 8/31 and reach the high 90s and low 100 degrees through Monday 9/5. High temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke for those who...

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has begun administering Novavax vaccines at HCA-managed vaccination sites, beginning this week. Flu vaccines are also now being offered. Though COVID-19 cases are currently declining in Orange County, the HCA encourages individuals who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 and...

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(Santa Ana, CA) – The National Weather Service predicts high temperatures continuing to reach the high 90s and low 100 degrees in many cities in Orange County through Friday, 9/9. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to avoid-heated illness, especially older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes and people with...