Free Tdap and Flu Vaccine Available at Baby Fair and Diaper Derby – Saturday, September 17
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,
Protect Babies: Get Vaccinated for Whooping Cough During Pregnancy
Infants are particularly susceptible to whooping cough — or pertussis, as it is more technically called. And parents are often the sources of the disease, unknowingly passing it on to their babies.
Immunization Rates Improve for Children and Teens in Nevada
Immunize Nevada and the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health are pleased to announce that the recently released 2014 National Immunization Survey (NIS) shows improvements in immunization coverage ranking and vaccine coverage rates in Nevada
From the moment you found out you were pregnant, you started protecting your baby. You might have changed the way you eat, started taking a prenatal vitamin, and researching the kind of car seat you’ll buy. But did you know that one of the best ways to start protecting your children against serious diseases is by making sure you get the whooping cough (Tdap) and flu vaccines while you are pregnant?
Governor Sandoval Declares Nevada Infant Immunization Week – April 18-25
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has proclaimed April 18 – 25 Nevada Infant Immunization Week, to coincide with the annual national observance of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).
The state and national observance of NIIW highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrates the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States.
Free Tdap and MMR Vaccine Available Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Reno, NV (March 10, 2015) – Immunize Nevada is partnering with Elko County School District and the Nevada State Immunization Program to offer free Tdap and MMR vaccinations at the Elko Convention Center (700 Moren Way) this Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The vaccines are available at no cost on a first come, first served basis.
