Press Releases

Immunization Awareness Organization Announces New Name and Staff

Reno, Nev. (Dec. 13, 2010)—The Nevada Immunization Coalition, a statewide nonprofit organization committed to improving and protecting the health of Nevadans, has changed its name to better communicate its purpose and mission. The organization, now called Immunize Nevada, continues to focus on statewide immunization outreach, education and advocacy, as well as promote health and prevent the incidences of vaccine preventable diseases through community partnerships. More...

Immunize Nevada Offers Vaccination Administration Training Course for Medical Assistants

Reno, Nev. (Dec. 2, 2010)—As the 2010-2011 flu season hits its peak Immunize Nevada, a statewide nonprofit organization committed to improving and protecting the health of Nevadans, will be in Elko December 6, Reno December 8, and Las Vegas December 9 to offer free vaccination administration training for medical assistants. This pilot program is just one of many educational programs that Immunize Nevada offers through the Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange (NILE). More... 

InFLUence Others – Get Vaccinated
Community Flu Clinic Saturday, Dec. 4

Reno, Nev. (Nov. 30, 2010)—Join the Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition (NNIC), Saint Mary’s Immunization Program and KTHX 100.1 as they kick off National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). On Saturday, Dec. 4 nurses from Saint Mary’s will administer the 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccination for children and adults ages 6 months and older at The Summit in south Reno. More...

Nevada State Public Health Preparedness Continues
to Support School-Based Flu Clinics

Reno, NV (Nov. 17, 2010) – With flu clinics successfully implemented at two Washoe County elementary schools, the Washoe County School District, Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition (NNIC) and the Washoe County Health District anticipate the final clinic to go off without a hitch. More than 470 school children and staff members from Sierra Vista and Alice Maxwell took advantage of free flu vaccinations during the week of Nov. 8. Esther Bennett Elementary is expecting a positive turnout on Thursday, Nov. 18. More...