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Respiratory Diseases

Overview

Respiratory Disease Guidance

During respiratory virus season (November 1 – March 31), San Mateo County Health follows the vaccination guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for COVID-19, flu and RSV.

These recommendations are derived from the West Coast Health Alliance of California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii and are based guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

With regional, state and local partners, San Mateo County Health is committed to providing vaccination guidance from trusted scientific, health care and public health organizations.

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COVID-19, Flu & RSV

Vaccination Guidance

Following the California Department of Public Health, San Mateo County Health recommends vaccines for the following groups:

COVID-19

  • Children: All children 6-23 months; All children 2-18 years with risk factors or who have never vaccinated against COVID-19; All children with close contact with others with risk factors; All children who choose protection 
  • Adults: All adults age 65 years or older; All adults ages 18-64 years with risk factors; All adults with close contact with others with risk factors; All adults who choose protection 
  • Pregnancy: All planning, pregnant, postpartum, and lactating 

Flu 

  • Children: All children 6 months or older 
  • Adults: All adults 18 years or older 
  • Pregnancy: All planning, pregnant, postpartum, and lactating 

RSV 

  • Children: All children 8 months or younger; All children 8-19 months with risk factors 
  • Adults: All adults 75 years or older; All adults 50-74 years with risk factors 
  • Pregnancy: Pregnant between 32-36 weeks gestational age 

The recommended vaccines will continue to be covered by health care insurers regulated by the state of California and can be received at local pharmacies and from health care and other authorized vaccine providers. Not all of these vaccines will be immediately available in all locations, but availability is expected to improve in the coming weeks.

Making a Vaccination Appointment

To confirm availability and schedule a vaccine appointment, contact your health care provider, local pharmacy or visit myturn.ca.gov. 

Homebound Residents

Residents who are homebound and whose health care provider does not offer in-home vaccination may call Aging and Disability Services at 844-868-0938 to learn more and register for an appointment.

For Residents without Health Insurance or Coverage

County Health is working with local community organizations to provide COVID-19 and flu vaccines to residents without insurance.

Locations and times for these clinics are listed here.

Residents may also call County Health’s Immunization Program at (650) 573-2877 to learn of vaccination opportunities.

To learn about health insurance and health coverage programs, see this page or call our Health Coverage Unit at (650) 616-2002.