COVID-19: Bay Area physicians go full court press' on vaccine access

"Marin health officials have launched a campaign to remove obstacles to getting a COVID-19 shot, the county's top public health officer said. We're in a full court press to reduce barriers to access to vaccines, Dr. Lisa Santora said Monday. As of Sept. 10, Marin was at the highest level of COVID-19 wastewater surveillance numbers since the summer surge of 2024, said Santora, citing data from the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services."

"Kaiser Permanente Northern California said it is offering COVID-19 shots to all members 6 months and older. More information is at shorturl.at/nvygN. Kaiser Permanente's administration of the COVID-19 vaccine is based on the latest scientific evidence and clinical guidance from our physician experts and many other sources, including leading medical societies, said Dr. Naveen Kumar, physician in chief at Kaiser Permanente San Rafael."

"Dr. Matt Willis, former Marin public health officer, said he received the Kaiser announcement over the weekend. As a Kaiser member, I received an invitation, along with all their members, to their vaccine clinic starting today, Willis said on Monday. I confirmed that they'll vaccinate anyone who wants it over age 6 months. Willis said the Kaiser announcement is a great example of how our health care providers who know the science and understand the benefits of vaccines are working to protect our access."

Marin County launched a campaign to remove obstacles to receiving COVID-19 vaccines and implemented measures to reduce access barriers. As of Sept. 10, Marin wastewater surveillance reached its highest level since the summer 2024 surge. Kaiser Permanente Northern California is offering COVID-19 shots to all members aged 6 months and older and bases vaccine administration on current scientific evidence and clinical guidance. A former Marin public health officer received an invitation and confirmed Kaiser clinics will vaccinate anyone over 6 months. Assembly Bill 144 would create a standing order disconnecting California vaccine access policies from federal ACIP recommendations.

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