The Marin County Public Health Department reported this afternoon (March 1):
In the last two weeks, Marin County has experienced 5 suspected overdose deaths related to fentanyl, an approximately fourfold increase in the usual rate. This signifies an increased risk of overdose for people using substances in Marin County. Marin County Public Health has issued a Public Health Advisory to local clinicians and substance use providers describing the situation and reinforcing overdose prevention measures.
OLDER ADULTS & COVID
This week, the CDC recommended that adults aged 65 years and older receive an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Marin County Public Health supports this recommendation. Over 90 percent of local COVID-19 hospitalizations are among residents aged 65 or older. COVID-19 exposures occur year-round, and immunity wanes over time. However, for residents aged 65 and older who have not received even one dose of the updated vaccine, the urgency is even higher to gain the protection of the vaccine. Visit the Vaccine Finder page to find a vaccine site near you.
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