Immunize Nevada’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Brief

We introduce our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Brief. This blog will be updated regularly with local and statewide information about the virus, health resources, and additional information that will best inform Nevadans on how to ensure their health. 

Recently Released Immunization Survey Shines Light on Nevada’s Teen Immunization Rates

The 2018 NIS-Teen Survey highlights a positive trend: Nevada teen males who are up-to-date on the HPV vaccination series increased by 7.4 percentage points compared to 2017 rates. However, HPV vaccination rates among females displayed a downward trend; Nevada teen females who are up-to-date on the HPV vaccination series decreased by 3.5 percentage points.

The Where, When, and How of Accessing School-required Immunizations

Immunizations are on many families’ back-to-school list. Here’s where and how to get them.

Vaccinate Before You Graduate

As you are getting ready to graduate, your mind is probably filled with final exams, summer plans, college or career next steps, travel and much more. It’s important to add one more critical thing to that list: getting vaccinated for the many diseases that are preventable.

Ensure Your Child is Up-to-Date on Required Vaccines Using Nevada WebIZ

August is just a few weeks away, which means the new school year is just around the corner.

Back-to-School Family Health Festival Provides Health and Wellness Services

Opportunity to Send Your Children Back to School Protected from Serious Diseases

New Immunization Requirement for Nevada Students beginning 2017-2018 School Year

All 7th graders and freshman enrolled in a Nevada university will be required to get the quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine. 

Immunization Rates Show Big Gains for Children and Teens in Nevada

The 2015 National Immunization Survey (NIS) shows that toddler immunization rates increased by 5.5 percent - the most significant increase in Nevada history.

Speak up to Prevent Meningitis

Of those who contract meningococcal disease, 10 to 15% die. Among those who survive, as many as 1 in 5 live with permanent disabilities.

HPV Prevention is Simple. So Why Are Young Nevadans Not Vaccinating?

What if you could just get a simple vaccine to prevent cancer?
Turns out, you can. But more on that in a second.

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