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San Mateo County Health

As a county health department, San Mateo County Health administers public health programs and provides clinical and supportive services to the community.

Our mission is to help everyone in San Mateo County live longer and better lives. Improving the quality of people's lives by preventing health issues before they occur, protecting the public's health, providing services for vulnerable populations, and building healthy communities.

02/20/2026

Break up with single-use 1-lb. propane cylinders. When these cylinders are thrown in the trash, they can cause explosions, fires, & injure our waste haulers. Instead, find a safe recycling location in San Mateo County & where to grab reusable cylinders at smchealth.org/refuel.

02/19/2026

Health Advisory: Measles Cases Rising in California

The California Department of Public Health is urging everyone to check their immunization status and get vaccinated against measles. Public health officials are seeing an increase in confirmed measles cases, and vaccination remains the safest and most effective way to prevent serious illness and stop the spread of this highly contagious disease.
• Make sure your measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines are up to date
• Talk to your health care provider about any needed shots
• Protect yourself, your family and your community

Learn more about measles prevention and why vaccination matters:

02/18/2026

Need Health Coverage?

San Mateo County’s Health Coverage Unit has supported our community for more than 20 years, helping individuals and families understand their options and stay covered.

The HCU team offers free outreach, enrollment, renewal and navigation assistance through their hotline and enrollment sites across the county.

📞 Call (650) 616-2002
🌐Visit www.smchealth.org/health-coverage-0

02/16/2026

Show your students and the Earth some love this month by having a guest speaker. Engage in a lesson about household hazardous waste and its impact on the environment with the help of San Mateo County's Environmental Health Services Household Hazardous Waste Education Program! Learn more at smchealth.org/hhw-school-education.

02/12/2026

Fall in love with safety & sustainability this season by responsibly recycling your single-use propane cylinders. NEVER refill a single-use cylinder as this can cause fires or injury. Recycle your cylinders at a location in San Mateo County & switch to reusables. Visit smchealth.org/refuel for more.

02/10/2026

We urge Californians to check their immunization status and get vaccinated against measles, as recent cases have been reported in our state.

So far in 2026, California has reported 17 measles cases. One of the largest outbreaks in other parts of the U.S. in over 30 years with 920 associated cases highlights how quickly measles can spread when vaccination rates drop.

Measles is highly contagious. The MMR vaccine remains the best protection, and is safe and effective, against measles and serious illness.

Check your records and find appointments at http://MyTurn.ca.gov.

02/09/2026

🪥🦷 Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month!
San Mateo County Oral Public Health Program is proud to promote healthy smiles, strong habits, and early prevention for children across our county. 💙✨
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🪥🦷Feliz Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil! El Programa de Salud Oral Pública del Condado de San Mateo está muy orgulloso de promover sonrisas saludables, buenos hábitos, y prevención temprana para todos los niños de nuestro condado.💙✨

02/06/2026

Come learn how Share Tables are reducing food waste at schools! Sustainable San Mateo County is hosting a webinar on February 10th for schools & community members to learn about school-based programs that successfully prevent food waste, promote food recovery, & educate students about sustainability. Register for free at bit.ly/Schools_Food_Webinar. We hope to see you there!

02/03/2026

Clean out unused paint, batteries, and other household hazardous waste to protect the people you care about. A safer, healthier home is the sweetest gift of all! 💝 Make an appointment at smchealth.org/hhw-appt.

01/30/2026

🦷📄 Know your options! If you have Medi-Cal in San Mateo County, you’re covered by one of two dental plans: HPSM Dental or Smile, CA.

Need help getting covered? Connect with the Health Coverage Unit for free support and get signed up for health coverage today! 🩺💬

Link in bio for more info!
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🦷📄 ¡Conozca sus opciones! Si tenga Medi-Cal en el condado de San Mateo, está cubierto por uno de estos dos planes dentales: HPSM Dental o Smile, CA.

¿Necesita ayuda para obtener cobertura? Comunique con la Unidad de Cobertura Médica para recibir asistencia gratuita e inscriba hoy mismo. 🩺💬

¡Encuentre más información en el enlace de nuestra biografía!

01/28/2026

Is your home lead-safe?

Lead in the home can be harmful, especially for children. If you live in San Mateo County, you may qualify for free lead paint testing and remediation through the Unleaded Homes San Mateo County program.

Click the link to learn more and apply: https://rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org/lead-paint-safety/

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