What Every Parent Should Know about RSV
By the age of 2 years, most children have had RSV infection. RSV is a virus that usually causes mild respiratory illness, such as runny nose, cough and cold symptoms. Some children, especially young…
Be Informed Shield Yourself and Your Children Against the Flu This Season
As the air becomes crisper and the days become shorter, influenza (“flu”) season is entering its peak. During the fall and winter months, pregnant people, infants, and children under the age of 5…
Safe Sleep for Your Baby
In the United States, the leading cause of death for infants 1 month to 1 year is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). This includes sleep related deaths such as accidental suffocation and Sudden…
Stay Happy and Healthy this Holiday Season Prevent Foodborne Illness
Don’t let foodborne illness steal the joys of your holiday season. Staying healthy and food safe can be easy if you follow the right steps.Who’s at risk for foodborne illness?The Centers for Disease…
CAHAN Disease Notification Reports of Rare Severe Dermatophyte Infections Associated with Sexual Contact in the United States
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) would like to inform health care providers that the first known United States (U.S.) case of sexually transmitted Trichophyton mentagrophytes…
CAHAN Disease Notification Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities and the public of an…
Orange County Board of Supervisors Appoints New Behavioral Health Director
(Santa Ana, CA) - On June 25, 2024, the Orange County Board of Supervisors appointed Ian Kemmer, as the new Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS), for the OC Health Care Agency (HCA).…
Level up your selflove check your status National HIV Testing Day is Thursday June 27
(Santa Ana, CA) - June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), which promotes testing and early diagnosis of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This year’s NHTD theme is Level up your…
Keep Your Child Safe from Lead
Childhood Lead Poisoning Is PreventableLead poisoning can happen to anyone. Children under age 6 years are at a higher risk for lead poisoning because children’s growing bodies take in more lead than…
Keeping Your Baby Healthy and Safe Starts Before Birth
Motherhood begins before your baby is born. Every pregnancy is different bringing new feelings and experiences, and lots to learn! Getting proper medical care and making healthy choices are important…