There’s lots of information out there about vaccinations. If you’re researching vaccine safety, curious about the flu shot, or just looking for reliable tools and support about vaccinations—then you’ve come to the right place.
We have collected several resources to help support the curious, concerned, and cautious. This site provides trusted information so that you can make informed decisions about immunizing your family, your children, and yourself from vaccine-preventable diseases. If you have additional questions, we are always available, so please feel free to give us a call or send us an email.
For Infants & Kids
The best protection for your baby is making sure they are immunized on time. Starting at birth and throughout adolescent and teenage years, the CDC recommends a specific immunization schedule that will reduce the chance of getting vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, polio, hepatitis, pertussis and more. Although these diseases tend to be uncommon in today’s society, they still exist and can be deadly.
For Pre-teens
Did you know that certain vaccines are recommended for adolescents? Take this quiz to find out which out which vaccines your child, 11 years old and older may need.
For Adults
Did you know that certain vaccines are recommended for adults? Take this quiz to find out which vaccines YOU may need. By protecting yourself, you’re protecting the ones around you.
Some adults incorrectly assume that the vaccines they received as children will protect them for the rest of their lives. Generally this is true, except that:
For Providers
Immunizations are a proven critical strategy in reducing the incidence of vaccine preventable disease. The immunization coverage rate for Nevada's children has been consistently low in recent years when compared to the national average.
For Travelers
If you’re planning to travel outside of the United States, it’s also important that you plan to update your immunizations. There are many diseases that are a risk to international travelers, and you may need to update your current immunizations or receive additional vaccines. To learn more about which immunizations you need, visit the CDC’s Travel Immunizations guidelines.
Immunization Records
Nevada WebIZ is a confidential, computerized web-based immunization registry program used in the State of Nevada. The system contains vaccination histories and provides immediate access to a child’s current immunization status to authorized users.
Nevada Immunization Clinics
Do you need a copy of your child's immunization record? Download the state of Nevada form.
Download information about the Vaccines for Children Program.
Immunization Resources in Nevada
School Requirements
Unless excused because of religious belief or medical condition, the following immunization requirements apply to child care, school and college entry:
Child Care Entry Requirements:
A child may not be enrolled in a child care facility in this State unless he has been immunized against the Mumps/Measles/Rubella, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Vaccine Safety
From childproof door latches to child safety seats, as a parent, you are continuously concerned about the health and safety of your children and take many steps to protect them. In the same way, vaccines work to protect children from illnesses and death caused by infectious preventable diseases.
