RENO, NEV. (August 5, 2015)— Summer break is almost over and now is the time for children and teens to receive school-required immunizations. Starting Monday, August 10, Washoe County students head back to the classroom and University of Nevada, Reno students follow closely behind with classes beginning Monday, August 24.

Children heading into daycare, elementary, middle school and college are required, by Nevada State Law, to be compliant and up-to-date with their immunizations.

Parents can easily access their child’s immunization records by contacting their healthcare provider, visiting Nevada WebIZ’s parent portal at https://izrecord.nv.gov or by calling the Nevada WebIZ helpdesk at (775) 684-5954.

All students entering 7^th grade must get a Tdap booster shot to enter school.

Where to Get Immunizations:

Immunize Nevada recommends parents first check with their children’s primary healthcare provider to receive the required back-to-school immunizations. Those children without a medical home can access the following events or community clinics offering back-to-school immunizations. Immunization costs vary, and those children without insurance qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC).

Community Events

Give Kids a Boost: Health and Safety Fair

Saturday August 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club William N. Pennington Facility

1300 Foster Drive, Reno

All required school immunizations, including Tdap, will be available while supplies last for children 4 through 19 years old at no cost. A $20 donation is requested to cover the cost of the vaccine, however no one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Those with insurance, including Nevada Checkup and Medicaid, should bring their cards.

 

Outlets at Sparks Back 2 School Fair

Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1310 Scheels Dr., Sparks

The following vaccines will be available while supplies last for children ages 7 through 19:  Tdap, Meningococcal (Meningitis), Influenza (Flu), Pneumonia and HPV.  A $20 donation is requested to cover the cost of the vaccine, however no one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Those with insurance, including Nevada Checkup and Medicaid, should bring their cards.

The following vaccines will be available for children ages 7 through 19 through private insurance only: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis A and B and Polio. 

 

 

For more information, please visit ImmunizeNevada.org/backtoschool or call (775) 624-7117.

Immunize Nevada advocates for and educates about the benefits of vaccines and fosters statewide collaboration to achieve Nevada’s health priorities. Immunize Nevada’s vision is for healthy communities across Nevada being protected from vaccine-preventable disease. For more information, visit ImmunizeNevada.org. 

CONTACT: Lynnette Bellin, Director of Strategic Communications

(775) 624-7116 (office)