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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.
SEASONAL Flu Vaccine Clinics - Updated 02/01/10 | H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics - Updated 02/01/10

Flu Clinic Info

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Surveillance

Weekly Influenza Activity: Marin County

NEW! Current Marin Flu Activity

Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (Marin DHHS) tracks influenza activity by collecting information on visits to local emergency departments for influenza-like illness, laboratory testing, and deaths due to pneumonia. These weekly "surveillance" updates of all Influenza activity in Marin county are posted here during flu season, or during flu events like the 2009 H1N1 Flu.

Marin_Flu_Update_2009-10.Wk_9.pdf

Seasonal Influenza Surveillance

In Marin County, Influenza activity normally occurs during the winter months between late December and early March, usually peaking in late January or early February.

Starting in October and continuing until the end of the flu season, we produce a weekly influenza surveillance report providing information on influenza activity in the U.S., California, and Marin County.

Enhanced Avian Influenza Surveillance

There is currently no human or animal Avian Influenza H5N1 activity detected in Marin County. However, Healthcare providers are encouraged to report immediately by telephone any case meeting the pdf H5N1 surveillance case definition.

Immediately report a suspect case of human Avian Influenza H5N1 by telephone at:

During business hours: (415) 473-7805
After hours: (415) 499-9464 (ask for the on-duty public health officer)

Other Influenza Surveillance Resources

Clinicians

pdf California Department of Public Health – Swine Influenza Specimen Submittal Form, Collection and Submittal Instructions 36.37 Kb

Marin County Health and Human Services

Swine Flu Info

CDC H1N1 Flu Video Library

Marin PSA H1N1 Flu Videos

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