Prison Rape Elimination Act PREA
What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)?In September of 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was signed into law. PREA is a federal mandate of “Zero Tolerance” to sexual assaults…
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Measles
Measles Information for General PublicMeasles is a highly contagious viral illness. Measles presents with a fever and characteristic rash. Measles can be a serious disease:1 in 5 people who get…
Legionnaires Disease
Information for the General PublicWhat is legionella?Legionella is a type of bacteria naturally found in freshwater environments as well as human-made water systems including but not limited to hot…
OC Syndromic Surveillance Program
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…
Monkeypox MPOX
Latest UpdatesInformation for the General PublicWhat is mpox?What are the symptoms of mpox?How can mpox spread?Are young children at risk for mpox?What do you need to know about…
Mumps
What is mumps?Mumps is a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus.The most commonly known presentation is with pain and swelling around the parotid glands, which are along the jaw line. Other…
Agenda and Minutes
To review HIV Planning Council meeting agendas, minutes, and any additional resource please click on the links below. Only Council Agenda and Minutes are posted below. For Agenda and…
Civil Marriage Ceremonies
Marriage Ceremonies Update: Currently, civil marriage ceremonies are only being performed for couples who obtained their marriage license from the Office of the Orange County Clerk-Recorder…
Public Health Laboratory
Mission:To protect and improve the health of Orange County residents, in collaboration with our system partners, by providing essential laboratory services in support of public health through…