Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause inflammation of the liver. Symptoms of hepatitis A infection may include jaundice (yellow eyes or skin), abdominal pain, dark urine, pale (light-colored)…
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus (HBV) that can cause inflammation of the liver. It is spread when blood, semen, or another bodily fluid from an infected person enters the body of someone who is not…
Influenza Surveillance
Each influenza season, Orange County Health Care Agency partners with local hospitals, primary care providers, and universities to conduct influenza surveillance. Annual influenza epidemics follow a…
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus (HCV) that can cause inflammation of the liver. It is mainly spread from the blood from an infected person, for example, while sharing needles, or other equipment that has…
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Human Papillomavirus HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of common viruses passed from one person to another during intimate sexual contact. Although most infected people never develop symptoms, HPV can cause…
Notice of Privacy Practices NPP
All County clients have certain rights with respect to their privacy. Your Protected Health Information, or PHI, is covered by HIPAA, and a variety of other state and federal laws. These laws require…
Protecting Your Child from Pesticides
Children can come into contact with pesticides every day. Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill unwanted things like insects, weeds, rats, and more. Pesticides are used in many products that…
Influenza
Figure Photo Source: https://phil.cdc.gov/Details.aspx?pid=17345 Influenza (sometimes called flu) is a contagious virus that can infect the nose, throat and…