Health district offers required immunizations for students
August 7, 2013 - 10:30 pm
It’s almost time for school to start, and the Southern Nevada Health District is extending its clinic hours for required immunizations.
Fees start at $16 for one vaccination and $25 for two or more.
Shots are mandatory for students in pre-school, kindergarten and seventh grade.
In addition to the health district’s regular locations and hours, the following shot clinics will be available:
■ 330 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas: Aug. 12-16 and Aug. 19-23, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
■ 560 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite E12, Las Vegas: Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
■ 520 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson: Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
■ 3080 S. Needles Highway, Suite 1800, Laughlin: Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Nevada residents only).
The health district will be present at several upcoming events for immunizations as well.
■ Aug. 10: La Oportunidad at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Boulevard, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
■ Aug. 17: Back to School Fair at Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
■ Aug. 22: Back to School Safety Fair and Pool Party at the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The health district will be present at malls throughout the valley over the next few weekends from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
■ Meadows mall on Aug. 10.
■ Boulevard mall on Aug. 17.
■ Galleria mall on Aug. 24.
More information on required vaccinations and locations can be found at www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org
Contact Annalise Porter at aporter@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.