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FDA Announces New Guidelines for Monkeypox Vaccine

(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…

OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2022

(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…

OC Health Care Agency Reports 1st Case of Monkeypox in a Youth

(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…

High Temperatures in Orange County Bring Risk of HeatRelated Illneses

(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…

OC Health Care Agency Now Offering Novavax Vaccine for COVID19 and Flu Vaccines

(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.…

High Heat Advisory Extended in Orange County

(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.…

OC Health Care Agency Begins Administering COVID19 Bivalent Vaccine for Booster Doses

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has begun offering bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines this week. This follows Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug…

CD HEALTH ALERT Monkeypox MPX in Orange County Updated Guidance on Exposures

As of Friday, September 9, 191 confirmed or probable MPX cases have been identified among Orange County residents. Over the last several weeks there has been a leveling off in the number of…

CDC Issues Health Alert about Severe Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Rhinoviruses andor Enteroviruses Reported in Multiple States

(Santa Ana, CA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory to local health departments on September 9 regarding reports of increases in pediatric…

OC Health Care Agency to Recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September with Light Up Hope OC Campaign

(Santa Ana, CA) – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and to raise awareness of this important issue, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) will be lighting up the exterior of the…