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[*The Central Marin/San Rafael service area includes the cities of San Rafael, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Ross Valley, and Fairfax.]
Marin County Public Health Status Update for January 17, 2025, includes Flu Is Here; Human Metapneumovirus; Sporadic Case of Bird Flu in San Francisco; Supporting Angelenos; Get Involved & Learn About Opioid Settlement Funds; and Marin Respiratory Virus Surveillance.
The Marin County Public Health Status Update is released on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month to provide news and resources concerning public health priorities.
Para leer esta página en español, desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el enlace que dice "Translate" (Traducir) y elija "Spanish" (español). Flu is Here
Flu is surging in Marin County. Marin County Public Health advises all healthcare and long-term care facility staff and visitors to wear high-quality, well-fitting masks when they have close contact with patients and residents. Flu season is expected to continue through early spring, so we encourage all residents to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible. Find a vaccine location near you: https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/vaccinefinder
Human Metapneumovirus
China’s recent surge of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has reached the Bay Area. While hMPV wastewater levels in Marin are low, we are seeing high levels in Napa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara. hMPV is a common but underdiagnosed, self-limited winter respiratory illness. Symptoms commonly associated with hMPV include cough, fever, and nasal congestion. Clinical symptoms of hMPV infection may progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. As we reach the peak of the winter respiratory virus season, remember the basics – stay home when sick, mask when symptomatic, wash your hands regularly, and cover your cough.
Sporadic Case of Bird Flu in San Francisco
Last week, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) reported a presumptive case of bird flu in a child. This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an advisory to hospitals, laboratories, and clinicians to test and subtype for non-seasonal flu to enhance disease surveillance. While the H5N1 avian influenza remains a low risk to the public, as the virus spreads among wildlife, poultry, and dairy cows, enhanced surveillance is needed to monitor for potential human-to-human transmission. If you develop symptoms consistent with avian flu, including fever and conjunctivitis, after contact with animals (e.g., backyard flocks) or consumption of raw milk products, visit your healthcare provider to coordinate testing with Marin County Public Health.
Continued: https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/public-health-status-update-01172025
Marin County Public Health Status Update for January 17, 2025, includes Flu Is Here; Human Metapneumovirus; Sporadic Case of Bird Flu in San Francisco; Supporting Angelenos; Get Involved & Learn About Opioid Settlement Funds; and Marin Respiratory Virus Surveillance.
The Marin County Public Health Status Update is released on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month to provide news and resources concerning public health priorities.
Para leer esta página en español, desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el enlace que dice "Translate" (Traducir) y elija "Spanish" (español). Flu is Here
Flu is surging in Marin County. Marin County Public Health advises all healthcare and long-term care facility staff and visitors to wear high-quality, well-fitting masks when they have close contact with patients and residents. Flu season is expected to continue through early spring, so we encourage all residents to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible. Find a vaccine location near you: https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/vaccinefinder
Human Metapneumovirus
China’s recent surge of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has reached the Bay Area. While hMPV wastewater levels in Marin are low, we are seeing high levels in Napa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara. hMPV is a common but underdiagnosed, self-limited winter respiratory illness. Symptoms commonly associated with hMPV include cough, fever, and nasal congestion. Clinical symptoms of hMPV infection may progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. As we reach the peak of the winter respiratory virus season, remember the basics – stay home when sick, mask when symptomatic, wash your hands regularly, and cover your cough.
Sporadic Case of Bird Flu in San Francisco
Last week, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) reported a presumptive case of bird flu in a child. This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an advisory to hospitals, laboratories, and clinicians to test and subtype for non-seasonal flu to enhance disease surveillance. While the H5N1 avian influenza remains a low risk to the public, as the virus spreads among wildlife, poultry, and dairy cows, enhanced surveillance is needed to monitor for potential human-to-human transmission. If you develop symptoms consistent with avian flu, including fever and conjunctivitis, after contact with animals (e.g., backyard flocks) or consumption of raw milk products, visit your healthcare provider to coordinate testing with Marin County Public Health.
Continued: https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/public-health-status-update-01172025