Have You Been Tested for HIV Lately? If Not, Doctors Say You Should
In an effort to prevent the spread of HIV, doctors say testing for HIV should now be a part of every routine check-up.
Health Department Ramps Up Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
The Orange County Health Department (OCHD) recognizes May as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, a time to increase public awareness of the need to address the effects of unintended teen pregnancy and continue working to help reduce the rate of teen pregnancy in Orange County.
Syphilis Skyrocketing in Orange County
The Orange County Health Department (OCHD) said Wednesday that the number of cases of syphilis infections have been increasing in Orange County.
Health Department Urges Early Immunizations
With the new school year and flu season approaching, the Orange County Health Department (OCHD) and Florida Department of Health (DOH) are reminding family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors of the importance of receiving routine, up-to-date immunizations.
Parents Urged to Begin Back-to-School Immunizations
The Orange County Health Department’s (OCHD) Immunization Program is urging parents to begin preparing their children now for the upcoming school year. Parents can visit their children’s pediatrician or medical provider of choice to have their children vaccinated and avoid the back-to-school rush and long lines.
Health Department: Measles Confirmed in Orange County
The Orange County Health Department (OCHD) said on Friday that lab work confirmed a non-school aged child has measles.
Cholera Identified in Orange County
The Orange County Health Department confirmed on Monday the presence of cholera in a female in Orange County. The individual who recently moved from Haiti has fully recovered, the Health Department said.
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