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COVID-19 Testing Available for Everyone Who Lives or Works in San Mateo County

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What To Do About The Flu

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To prevent a “twindemic” of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza, San Mateo County Health is urging everyone over the age of 6 months to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. Flu vaccination is part of a comprehensive public health strategy not only to reduce the burden of flu but also to preserve health care resources for care of patients with COVID-19.

  • Older adults, pregnant women, young adults, children, and people with other underlying health conditions are most at risk of getting the flu, but everyone six months and older should get vaccinated.
  • It takes two weeks after being immunized to be fully protected, so it’s best not to delay getting a shot. The vaccine only keeps you fully protected for about one year, so it’s important to get vaccinated every year.

You can get flu shots at:

Home-bound patients who need flu shots should call 1-800-675-8437.

Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue. There are other viruses that can cause these symptoms, but a high fever and bad cough usually indicate flu.

Please see https://www.smchealth.org/flu for details.

Great Plates Delivered SMC extended until 10/9

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📞 Call (800) 675-8437 before October 9th to register yourself or a loved one.
Check eligibility with post below or visit http://smcgov.org/food.

Census Extended to 10/31

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What Can I Do To Help My City Open Back Up?

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Virtual Ribbon Cutting for ALAS Cariño Project

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Medication Assisted Treatment

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According to a recent report, 40% of adults in the U.S. are dealing with depression, anxiety or substance abuse linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every day, over 130 people die from opioid related drug overdoses.  

See the full graphic here.

Much like heart disease or diabetes, addiction is a chronic disease and can be treated and managed. 

Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat substance use disorders and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines behavioral therapy and FDA approved medications (which reduces withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and prevents relapse), and to provide a holistic approach to treating substance use disorders. 

Learn about San Mateo County’s Integrated Medication Assisted Treatment program for alcohol and opioid use at www.smchealth.org/imat or mental health services at www.smchealth.org/bhrsservices 

Tips for Traveling Away During COVID-19

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San Mateo County is in 2nd Stage (red) of State’s Reopening System

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Get Free Testing for COVID-19

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