County of Marin Health and Human Services

Flu Shots for Health Care Workers

Influenza transmission in health care settings presents risk to both health care workers (HCW’s) and their patients, many of whom are vulnerable to severe influenza disease. Influenza vaccination of HCW's protects against influenza infection, illness, and mortality. Marin County health care facilities, in agreement with Health Officer orders, have joined other Bay Area health facilities in adopting policies requiring HCW’s to be vaccinated or to wear a mask in patient care areas.  Read more.

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