Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The flu vaccine is now available at Southern Nevada Health District clinics.
Flu vaccines are updated each season, and the Health District is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated before flu viruses begin circulating in the community.
While the severity of the 2021-2022 influenza season was low, the Health District reported 13 flu deaths and 411 hospitalizations in Clark County residents. This past season, the agency extended its flu surveillance activities through June, as the community, along with the rest of the United States, was experiencing higher case rates, influenza-like illness (ILI) rates, and hospitalization rates than what was typically expected for that time of the season. The increased rates were due to a second wave of influenza A activity.
Flu vaccines can be administered at the same time as COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines or other immunizations. However, people should follow the recommended schedule for all vaccines.
Flu vaccines are available at Health District public health centers by appointment. To make an appointment go to https://vax4nv.nv.gov/s/vaccine-type or call (702) 759-0850.
The Health District is offering flu shots at its clinics. Vaccines are available by appointment only at the following locations.
- Main Public Health Center, 280 S. Decatur Blvd
- East Las Vegas Public Health Center, 2950 E. Bonanza Rd.
- Henderson Public Health Center, 220 E. Horizon Dr., Suites, A & C
- Mesquite Public Health Center/Jimmie Hughes Campus, 150 N. Yucca St. Suites, 3&4