Reno, Nev. (September 14, 2016) — Immunize Nevada is partnering with Walgreens, the Washoe County Health District and Nevada WebIZ to host the Vaccination Village at the Third Annual Baby Fair and Diaper Derby, September 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grand Sierra Resort. The event is presented by Renown Children’s Hospital, Nevada Prepaid Tuition, The Nurturing Nest and Gymboree on Saturday,
Dr. Donald A. Henderson passed away recently, with little media attention or fanfare. This is alarming, considering “saving millions of lives” was listed as one of his life accomplishments.
WHO: Cox Communications of Las Vegas, Amerigroup, AAA, Absolute Dental, Clark County School District (CCSD), Immunize Nevada and 34 other vendors
WHAT: Since 2007, the Cox Back to School Fair & Shot Clinic has been organized, managed and implemented by Cox Las Vegas who brings together the participation of community partners, nonprofit agencies and business sponsors.
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August 9, 2016
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WHO: Cox Communications of Las Vegas, Amerigroup, AAA, Absolute Dental, Clark County School District (CCSD), Immunize Nevada and 30 vendors
Las Vegas, Nev. (August 11, 2016) — School is starting soon. It’s time for parents to gather up school supplies and backpacks. It’s also the perfect time to make sure students are up-to-date on their vaccines.
To celebrate the importance of immunizations for people of all ages – and make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need as they go back to school – Immunize Nevada is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month.
Reno, Nev. (July 29, 2016) — School is starting soon. It’s time for parents to gather up school supplies and backpacks. It’s also the perfect time to make sure students are up-to-date on their vaccines.
To celebrate the importance of immunizations for people of all ages – and make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need as they go back to school – Immunize Nevada is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month.
Do you know hepatitis? My hope is that you don’t, given that worldwide 80 percent of all primary liver cancers are caused by chronic infection with hepatitis B or C. But I also hope that you do know hepatitis, in that you know of and have received the hepatitis B vaccine to prevent infection, and ultimately to prevent liver cancer.
Nevada currently requires the Tdap vaccine for 7th grade entry, and the MCV4 vaccine is recommended to be administered at the same visit. Unfortunately, national studies show that 86% of adolescent patients who were in the office for a “vaccine-only” visit did not receive their first dose of MCV4 along with other age-recommended vaccines. Of those who contract meningococcal disease, 10 to 15% die. Among those who survive, as many as 20% (1 in 5) live with permanent disabilities. Vaccination offers the best protection against meningococcal disease!
RENO, Nev. – July 18, 2016 – In collaboration with local partners, Truckee Meadows Healthy Communities (TMHC) is hosting a Back to School Family Health Festival on Wednesday, July 27 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event, which brings free and low-cost services to kids, students, adults and seniors (while supplies last), will take place at Miguel Ribera Park (3295 Neil Road), at the west parking lot and the large gym.
Last spring, I noticed a slight rash on the back of my leg. But considering I’d been working in the yard and it was on the back of my leg, I honestly didn’t pay much attention.
That is, until a couple of days later, when it woke me up at 2:00 a.m. with sharp, searing pain shooting through the nerves in my leg. Some time spent on the Internet left me pretty much convinced I had been bitten by a brown recluse spider and that I was probably going to have to have my leg amputated.