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Local family bonds over flu vaccine. Seriously.

“Flu immunizations are not a hard sell in our family.  My husband and I are rooted in public health and understand that influenza can be a serious illness, even for those of us who are healthy.

I have witnessed and heard too many heartbreaking stories where real people, including children, who have died from complications of the flu — and to be clear — flu is easily preventable.

Battle for a Healthy Nevada: How to show school spirit with a flu vaccine

The Red Sox versus Yankees. Celtics versus Lakers. Rebels versus Wolf Pack.  Team rivalries run deep, and nowhere in Nevada does this ring more true than between the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Each year the teams compete in the traditional Battle for Nevada, and this flu season, Immunize Nevada aims to harness that competitive spirit. Between Oct. 1 and March 31, UNR and UNLV students, alumni, faculty and fans can represent their school by getting a flu vaccine.

Healthy Life, Healthy Business: Restaurant owner knows the importance of immunization.

Jesus "Chuy" Gutierrez is a really busy man. In his restaurant in Reno, he has perfected the art of multitasking, aside from being the head cook, sometimes he subs in as a waiter and between other tasks, supervises eight employees six days a week.

To accomplish this many tasks, 49 year old Gutierrez, has to be in good health for his clients in Mari Chuy’s Mexican Kitchen.

That’s why, every November, he gets a flu vaccine. His wife, Maria, and their two small children get vaccinated at the same time in the Washoe County  Health District or in a private clinic.

Immunize Nevada Reminds Nevadans: It’s Time to Get your Flu Vaccine

Reno, Nev. (October 24, 2016) – Flu season has officially begun, which means it’s time for people to protect themselves and those around them, if they haven’t already. Typically, flu season begins in early October and may peak as early as November or as late as May of the next calendar year.

While some think flu is akin to a “bad cold,” it’s something altogether different — and far more serious.

Flu symptoms include:

A Mother's Letter of Appreciation

Dear Nevada,

I am writing to say thank you. Thank you for vaccinating your children. Thank you for protecting our community.

I have been a nurse since 2001, and I cannot overstate the importance of vaccines. Horrible diseases like polio have largely become a thing of the past because of the strides we have made in science and medicine. And while we are lucky to live during a time when we do not see the impact of these diseases, we cannot be lax in protecting ourselves and our communities against viruses and diseases.

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