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New Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines Announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(Santa Ana, CA) - Following the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory action last week to amend the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) on COVID-19 vaccinations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) transitioned recommendations to using only the mRNA bivalent vaccines (both Moderna and Pfizer) and the use...

CD HEALTH ALERT: National Shortage of Bicillin L-A

CDC has received reports that some STD programs are currently unable to procure enough penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin L-A®) – the first-line recommended treatment for syphilis – to treat syphilis cases in their jurisdictions. The manufacturer anticipates the issue will be resolved in the next two months. In the meantime...

CD HEALTH ALERT: Universal Screening and Testing Recommendations for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

The CDC recently released new recommendations for Screening and Testing for Hepatitis B Virus infection . These guidelines mirror existing CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults - 2020 . Both recommendations call for universal testing of ALL adults, 18 years and older, at least once for hepatitis B...

EMS Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) Meeting - May 9, 2023

Document Date FAC Agenda 05/09/2023 05/03/2023...

UST FAQ - Plan Check and Repairs

County Prehospital Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting May 10, 2023

Document Date CPAC Agenda 05/10/2023 05/08/2023...

Orange County Receives Funding to Remove Lead Hazards in Households

(Santa Ana, CA) — Orange County has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to identify and mitigate lead-based paint hazards in households, whether the properties are owner-occupied or rented. Owners of residential homes and rental units are encouraged to learn...

Take the "Water Safety Challenge" and Know the ABCs of Drowning Prevention

(Santa Ana, CA) – In preparation for summertime when many Orange County (OC) residents increase time spent at a favorite beach or pool, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages residents to attend Water Safety Challenge events on Saturday, May 20 at many local pools and beaches to make drowning...

Duties

What Does The Orange County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Do? The Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) is organized to complete the following three main purposes: Advise the Board of Supervisors and the Behavioral Health Director on all aspects of local mental health and SUD programs. Advocate for individuals with serious...

CAHAN - Increased Hepatitis A Cases Associated with Homelessness, Drug Use in San Diego County

Twenty-eight acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections have been confirmed in San Diego County residents with symptom onset between January 10, 2023, and May 4, 2023. Ages of the cases ranged from 29–67 years (median=45). Twenty-two cases (79%) have been hospitalized and one death has occurred. Eighteen of the 28...