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CD HEALTH ALERT FDA Approval of Pfizer BioNTech COVID19 Vaccine for Ages 16 and Older

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, to be marketed under the name Comirnaty, is fully approved for the prevention…

OC Health Care Agency Supports CDPH COVID19 Recommendations and School Mask Policy

(Santa Ana, CA) - On August 24, the CDPH issued a statement in support of the CDC’s interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. According to their statement,…

State Issues Guidance for K12 Schools OC Health Care Agency Urges Extra Precautions Throughout Labor Day Weekend Get Vaccinated Wear a Mask and Avoid Crowds

(Santa Ana, CA) – On September 1, the California Department of Public Health issued updated guidance and Q&A to assist K-12 schools in formulating and implementing plans…

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OC Health Care Agency COVID19 Updates Confirms Pediatric Death Due to COVID19 Explains Risk of Mu Variant and Defines Booster vs Additional Dose

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a COVID-related pediatric death in Orange County. In August, a child under the age of 5 with underlying health conditions died of…

CD HEALTH ALERT Gonorrhea Treatment Failure New Susceptibility Testing Service Available

Antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae has been identified in the United States and in Orange County. The medical and public health communities need to prepare for management of infections. If…