Welcome to MarinFlu.org

Marin County Health and Human Services logo Marin County Department of Public Health developed the MarinFlu.org website in 2006 in response to an outbreak of H5N1 Avian Flu in humans in Asia, and now offers up-to-date information gathered from many sources to help residents and health care providers manage influenza. With prevention, vaccination and treatment information, our site has been updated to better serve our community.

Flu Vaccine Clinics

Marin County Department of Public Health will conduct seasonal flu clinics at Marin Health and Wellness Campus, 3260 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901. Click here to see a list of dates and times.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza ("Swine Flu")

2009 H1N1 is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus spread from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. August 10, 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. This declaration was based on strong indications that influenza, worldwide, is transitioning toward seasonal patterns of transmission.

Influenza Surveillance in Marin County, CA
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Marin County Department of Health and Human Services tracks influenza activity by collecting information on visits to local emergency departments, clinics, and doctor's offices by people seeking treatment for "influenza-like illness" (ILI), laboratory testing, and deaths due to pneumonia. Flu Surveillance and weekly updates of all flu activity in Marin County are posted here during flu season or flu pandemics in the Marin Influenza Surveillance report.

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Thimerosal in Flu Vaccines

Q: What is thimerosal?

A: Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative that has been used for decades in the United States to prevent contamination in some vaccines. Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in the event that they get into the vaccine. Contamination by germs in a vaccine could cause serious illness or death.

Upcoming Clinic

H1N1 Flu Vaccine

Marin County Department of Public Health has several clinics scheduled at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus (3260 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901). Please check here for dates, times, and updates.

MarinFlu Update: 12/28/2009

1. HIGH RISK RESTRICTION LIFTED - Effective Monday, December 28, 2009, Marin County Health and Human Services has lifted the “high risk” restrictions on H1N1 vaccinations. Vaccinations are now available to everyone.