Public Health Status Update for 09/13/2024

Marin County Public Health Status Update for Sept. 13, 2024, includes Dengue Fever in Southern California; Tracking Seasonal Respiratory Viruses; September is Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month; COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics Start Tomorrow; Senior Fair; and COVID-19 Data Update.

The Marin County Public Health Status Update is published weekly to share news and resources related to pandemic response and recovery, emergency preparedness, and other public health priorities.

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Dengue Fever in Southern California

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness known as “break-bone fever” that is normally limited to tropical climates. Last week, Los Angeles confirmed a locally acquired dengue case. This is the second consecutive year of local dengue infection in southern California. Climate change is increasing the habitats for mosquitoes that carry tropical disease, including zika, malaria and dengue. There is very low risk to Marin residents outside of travel to dengue-endemic areas.

Tracking Seasonal Respiratory Viruses

Marin County typically sees an annual rise in flu, RSV and COVID in November, with a winter virus season lasting into spring. The precise timing varies year to year. This year’s fall vaccines are now available, and protection begins about 10 days post vaccine. Marin Public Health monitors wastewater levels for all three viruses, and residents are invited to track local transmission rates on the interactive dashboard. Currently, flu and RSV levels are very low, and COVID levels are moderate.

September is Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month

Suicide rates in Marin County are higher than state averages. Preventing suicides requires community wide action and support. September is national Suicide Prevention Month, Key initiatives of the Marin Suicide Prevention Collaborative include the Ask, Listen, Connect campaign and the 988 Hope and Help toolkit. This Tuesday, Marin County Behavioral Health staff presented to the Marin County Board of Supervisors, highlighting the Suicide & Overdose Fatality Review process and the new Data Dashboard.

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics Start Tomorrow

It’s time again for seasonal vaccines. Residents can obtain vaccines from their healthcare providers, in pharmacies, or in dedicated vaccine clinics. Marin County and Safeway Pharmacy are offering COVID, flu (regular and senior dose), and RSV vaccinations at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus, located at 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael. Clinics will be held on Saturdays, September 14 and 28, and October 12 and 26, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM). For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit the Safeway Vaccination Clinic.

Senior Fair

Marin County has a high proportion of older residents and is committed to healthy aging. On September 18, County of Marin will be hosting the popular annual Senior Fair, with 140 exhibit booths, presenting information and resources for seniors and those caring for seniors. The Fair will feature Food, Live Music and Dancing, along with costumes and booth decorations.

Attendance and parking are free. Free transportation is available to and from downtown San Rafael.

COVID-19 Data Update

Below is a snapshot of local COVID-19 data. Find a more in-depth analysis of COVID-19 trends on the Marin Data & Surveillance webpage, our Data FAQ, or Marin County's Open Data Portal.

Actively Circulating Variants	KP.2, KP.3

Marin County COVID-19 Hospitalizations	Today’s Report
Hospitalized Patients	4
ICU Patients	1

Settings Experiencing Outbreaks	Today’s Report
Long-Term Care and Congregate Living Facilities	3
Schools and Childcare	0

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