H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics are now open to ALL patients, regardless of risk group, by appointment only at: Marin Health and Wellness Campus, 3260 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901. Click here to see a list of clinic dates and times.
REMINDER! Kids Need a Second Dose
Parents are reminded that young children, age 9 and under, who received the H1N1 vaccine need a second dose. (You must wait at least 21 days after the first injection.) Parents should contact their medical provider or call the hotline for more information.
Flu Activity Continues—Prevention is Critical!
We still have more flu activity than in other years, and a new “wave” of flu is possible this season. Wash your hands, cover your coughs & sneezes, stay home when you’re sick and get vaccinated.
Marin County Department of Public Health developed the MarinFlu.org website in 2006 in response to an outbreak of H5N1 
Upcoming H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
Free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics are now open to everyone.For vaccination, please see drop-in times for the Kerner Campus Immunization Clinic here.
Marin County Department of Public Health will provide several additional free H1N1 vaccination clinics in May and June—drop-in only—at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus, 3260 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901.
As of December 28, 2009, H1N1 vaccine restrictions have been lifted in Marin. Vaccination clinics are now open to everyone. No seasonal flu vaccine will be available at these H1N1 clinics.
Additional free clinics are now scheduled.
H1N1 Vaccine Recall Information 12/22/2009, 12/15/2009
Additional flu clinic information throughout the Bay Area
Flu Prevention and Control
HHS encourages all Marin County residents to help prevent the spread of the flu virus by getting vaccinated and practicing five simple steps. Read more...
If you need more information, please call the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services at 415-473-6823.
Status of H1N1 Flu
According to the CDC, influenza-like illnesses have continued to rise across the nation, and flu-related hospitalizations are higher than normal, with the highest rates reported among children ages 0 to 4 years.
To date in Marin County, four laboratory-confirmed H1N1 influenza deaths have been confirmed; a fifth death was due to Influenza A (with an unknown subtype). All five deaths were adults with underlying medical conditions.
H1N1 Vaccine Information
It’s not too late to plan to get vaccinated against H1N1 flu as well as seasonal flu, as vaccine becomes available. Please contact your healthcare provider to schedule an H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccination.
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- Flu Vaccine
- About the Flu
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Influenza, or "flu," refers to illnesses caused by a number of different influenza viruses. Flu can cause a range of symptoms and effects, from mild to lethal.Two strains of flu, Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 ("swine flu"), are currently circulating in the United States. A third, highly lethal H5N1 ("avian") flu is being closely tracked overseas.
Most healthy people recover from the flu without problems, but certain people are at high risk for serious complications. Simple vaccinations can innoculate most people from the Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu viruses.
Read more... - Preventing the Flu
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The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year and follow the "5 Simple Steps." Frequent hand washing can dramatically reduce your chances of contracting the flu! Good health habits and antiviral medications are other measures that can help protect against or treat the flu. MarinFlu.org has many resources, links and documents available to help you learn about influenza prevention and control. View our flu prevention information by selecting your group from the "Prevention and Control" menu above. - Flu Surveillance
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Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, tracks influenza activity by collecting information on visits to local emergency departments for influenza-like illness, laboratory testing, and deaths due to pneumonia. Update Marin Influenza Surveillance Reports can be downloaded and viewed here... - Clinician Information
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Marin County Health and Human services recognizes that Hospitals, healthcare providers, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) will all play a crucial role in managing the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza outbreak. MarinFlu.org provides current information, forms, documents, data and statistics to assist clinicians and other healthcare providers navigate the coordinated response to influenza in Marin. Click here for our complete resource for clinicians...
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