Marin County Public Health Status Update for December 6, 2024, contains Marin County Investigating Possible Case of Bird Flu; National Influenza Vaccination Week; Tsunami Warnings; King Tides Season; Marin City Flood Resilience Project; World AIDS Day; and Marin Respiratory Virus Surveillance.
The Marin County Public Health Status Update is launched on the first and third Friday of every month to offer information and assets regarding public well being priorities.
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Marin County Investigating Possible Case of Bird Flu
Since March 2024, Marin County Public Health (MCPH) has been monitoring the H5N1 bird flu outbreak. The virus is now broadly circulating amongst wild birds, poultry, and livestock throughout California. On November 27, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued another warning in opposition to consuming uncooked milk merchandise after the hen flu virus was present in retail samples and bulk tank milk at a uncooked milk processing facility. Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) introduced the beginning of a National Milk Testing Strategy. Sporadic human infections with hen flu are anticipated throughout an outbreak. Last month, the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) confirmed a hen flu case with an unknown supply of publicity. Last week MCPH started investigating a attainable hen flu case in a baby and is working with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to find out how the kid could have been uncovered.
National Influenza Vaccination Week
The flu vaccine prevents tens of millions of circumstances, hundreds of hospitalizations, and deaths yearly. Here are some frequent details:
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The flu vaccine cannot provide the flu; it accommodates no lively virus.
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While it’s efficient (40-60%), it’s not good and should take 2 weeks for full safety.
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The flu vaccine is up to date yearly to match new strains.
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Serious unintended effects, like Guillain-Barre syndrome, are uncommon, and the chance is decrease than from getting the flu itself.
Now is a good time to go to your healthcare supplier or pharmacy and get your seasonal vaccines, together with RSV, COVID and Flu.
Tsunami Warnings
This week the National Tsunami Warning Center despatched out a broad multi-state alert based mostly on data-informed earthquake response protocols. Messages popped up on cell telephones throughout the county warning residents to maneuver to increased floor. After knowledge from deep ocean sensors and coastal tide stations confirmed that no tsunami was occurring, the Warning Center canceled the warning at 11:54 a.m. While we prevented harm and hurt, it is very important keep prepared for earthquakes and tsunamis alike. There won’t time to situation a warning for a tsunami risk following a neighborhood earthquake. An earthquake felt by folks alongside the shoreline is a sign to maneuver instantly to increased floor. Marin County residents can go to the California Tsunami Maps to see if their handle is in a hazard space.
King Tides Season
In Marin County, seasonal excessive tides, also referred to as king tides, may cause flooding alongside the shoreline and a few low-lying roads. This flooding can occur even with out rain, however storms could make it worse, pushing water ranges increased. According to the NOAA, these excessive tides are anticipated to happen from December 11-17, and once more in January. Flooding throughout these instances might have an effect on journey and commutes, making local weather motion and flood preparedness much more vital for our group’s security. Sign up for emergency alerts at AlertMarin.org and keep updated at Public Emergency Portal – Marin County. Get data at ReadyMarin.org on easy methods to hold your loved ones secure, heat, and fed within the occasion of a flood.
Marin City Flood Resilience Project
Marin City residents just lately celebrated the beginning of the Marin City Flood Resilience Project, a serious step in enhancing flood security and public well being. Terrie Green, govt director of Marin City Climate Resilience and Health Justice, performed a key position in advocating for the venture. The initiative, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will handle flooding and create a more healthy, safer atmosphere for all. Read extra within the November seventh Marin IJ article.
World AIDS Day
December 1st marked the thirty eighth anniversary of World AIDS Day. It is a day we will mirror on how far we have come within the combat in opposition to HIV/AIDS. Access to remedy has dramatically improved, however prevention and early intervention stay essential. With early prognosis and well timed remedy, HIV could be managed successfully, stopping the unfold of the virus, and making certain a more healthy life. Marin County Public Health is proud to be a part of the Ryan White Program, providing companies and helps to individuals dwelling with HIV/AIDS in Marin County. We are additionally centered on entry to testing and educating the general public and healthcare suppliers about the advantages of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). Join the Marin HIV/AIDS Care Council tonight at Vivalon to have fun.
Marin Respiratory Virus Surveillance
Find in-depth evaluation of viral exercise at Marin COVID-19 Surveillance and Marin Influenza and RSV Surveillance webpages. Marin County Public Health has aligned native reporting with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) respiratory illnesses data monitoring and CDPH Weekly Respiratory Report.
Respiratory Virus Surveillance Site Trends and Levels
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Virus Type |
COVID |
Influenza |
RSV |
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Levels and Trends |
Level |
Trend |
Level |
Trend |
Level |
Trend |
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All Sites Combined |
Minimal |
Increasing |
Moderate |
Increasing |
Moderate |
Increasing |
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Central Marin/San Rafael* |
Minimal |
Increasing |
Moderate |
Increasing |
Low |
Increasing |
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Marin (Novato) |
Minimal |
Increasing |
Moderate |
Increasing |
Moderate |
Increasing |
*The Central Marin/San Rafael service space contains the cities of San Rafael, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Ross Valley, and Fairfax.
Resource Link Library
How to guard your self
CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance gives sensible suggestions and data to assist folks decrease threat from a spread of frequent respiratory viral diseases, together with COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
What to do if
You’ve tested Positive, or you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19
Online Resources
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