No-cost immunizations will be provided to children younger than 19 who are uninsured, underinsured (current insurance doesn’t cover enough or all vaccines), have Medicaid or Nevada Check-Up, are American Indian or Alaskan Native.

July 17, 2013—(Reno, Nev.) Immunize Nevada, along with the Nevada State Immunization Program, applauds Governor Sandoval for his commitment to preventive care and keeping Nevadans healthy and protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

RENO, NEV. (July 15, 2013)—Summer break is winding down and now is the time for children and teens to receive school-required immunizations. Starting Monday, August 12, Washoe County students head back to the classroom and University of Nevada, Reno students follow closely behind with classes beginning Monday, August 26. 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.

The Nevada State Health Division and local health authorities, in collaboration with several other states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration, are investigating a multi-state outbreak of hepatitis A associated with frozen Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend of berries sold at Costco. As of May 31, 2013, 30 people ill with acute hepatitis A that may be linked with consumption of a contaminated product have been reported by five states: Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and California.

For information and details about the Multi-State Hepatitis A Outbreak, view the Washoe County Health District Press Release below:

Reno, Nev. (May 2, 2013)—Timely immunizations for children 0-18 years to avoid vaccine-preventable diseases and knowledge about simple ways to protect children from serious injuries are the focus of this year’s Give Kids a Boost: Sun Valley Health and Safety Fair. The event takes place Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center, 115 West 6th Ave.

April 30, 2013—(Reno, Nev.) Immunize Nevada, Washoe County Health District and Washoe County School District are partnering to offer students Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine) and annual flu vaccinations this May. Clinics will be held at area schools through May 16 on a first-come, first-serve basis. The clinics target students who will enter 7^th grade next fall, but are also open to anyone due for a Tdap booster or flu vaccine. Fees may apply.

RENO, Nev. (March 19, 2013) – Immunize Nevada and the Nevada State Maternal and Child Health Division are partnering with text4baby to test a resource module targeting pregnant women and new mothers. Through the convenience of texting, pregnant women and new mothers can receive immunization information, personalized appointment reminders, health alerts, and nutrition advice in the palm of their hand.

Reno, Nev. (March 4, 2013)—Immunize Nevada is holding its annual Silver Syringe Awards to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations who work to protect Nevadans from vaccine-preventable diseases. The 15th annual Silver Syringe Awards takes place Thursday, March 14 at Grand Sierra Resort at 6:30 p.m.