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ALGAE BLOOM IN LOCAL LAKE
Tuesday, November 20, 2012


ORLANDO – The Orange County Health Department (OCHD) is investigating an algae bloom in an Orange County lake and advising residents to be aware of health concerns. The naturally occurring algae bloom...
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RWII Prevention Week 2013: How We Swimmers Contaminate Pools
Wednesday, May 22, 2013


The week before Memorial Day (May 20–26, 2013) is Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week. Every year, thousands of Americans get sick with recreational water illnesses (RWIs), wh...
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Health Advisory Regarding Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Friday, August 12, 2011


The Orange County Health Department is warning families in Central Florida about a recent probable case of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) and to be aware of the risks associated with swimmi...
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Health Advisory Regarding Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Friday, August 12, 2011


Many Central Florida families and visitors will be heading to the lakes, pools, and beaches during spring break. The Orange County Health Department would like to remind adults that drowning can happe...
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Amoeba Information - PSA
Wednesday, May 26, 2010


Recreational water activities can be fun and entertaining, but precautions should be taken to ensure safety. In any body of fresh water anywhere and in poorly maintained and under chlorinated swimming...
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Think Water Safety
Tuesday, March 15, 2011


Drowning is the number one cause of death for children under age 5 in the state of Florida.
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Hot Dry Conditions Prompt Health Warning
Wednesday, August 04, 2010


ORLANDO – The Orange County Health Department is again reminding everyone to be cautious of amoebic infections, since Central Florida has had record heat and dry conditions this summer.
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Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
Monday, May 24, 2010


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Marzo es el Mes de Concientización y Prevención de Envenenamiento
Friday, February 26, 2010


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March is Poison Awareness and Prevention Month
Friday, February 26, 2010


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