An annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your chance of getting the flu. The vaccine offers protection from seasonal flu for eight months.
The best time to get vaccinated is in October and November; however, getting a vaccination in later months can still be beneficial. In Southern Nevada, flu season usually peaks in February.
Clinics
Visit the H1N1 Vaccine webpage for information H1N1 vaccine availability and clinics
Public Health Centers
The health district is currently offering seasonal flu shots. The following district public health centers offer flu vaccine Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please arrive by 4 p.m. to ensure service.
- Ravenholt Public Health Center
- East Las Vegas Public Health Center
- Henderson Public Health Center
- North Las Vegas Public Health Center
- Mesquite Public Health Center (Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Visit our Locations webpage for addresses and maps.
Satellite Flu Clinics
There are currently no satellite flu clinics scheduled
Cost
The flu vaccination is $30. Pneumonia vaccine is also available for $55.
Payment by Visa, MasterCard, cash, Culinary Insurance, Nevada Check-up, Medicaid, and Medicare Part B & D, and Medicare Railroad is accepted. Not all vaccines are covered by insurance.
Note: Credit cards must have the exact name as the identification presented. For example, a credit card with the name Jim Smith will not be accepted if the driver’s license reads James Smith.
Types of Vaccine
We currently offer the standard seasonal flu shot. The nasal-spray vaccine is not available at this time.
The standard seasonal flu vaccine (flu shot) uses killed flu viruses to help the body build immunity. Almost everyone older than 6 months can receive the standard seasonal flu vaccine including people with chronic medical conditions such as:
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Diabetes
- Dialysis patients
- Emphysema
- Heart disease and stroke
- HIV/AIDS
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Transplant patients
The viruses included in the vaccine change each year based on the viruses that are expected to be circulating. This type of flu vaccine cannot make you sick.
Vaccine Administration Record
A vaccine administration record form must be completed for each person being immunized.
Vaccine Administration Record - English PDF (42 KB/1 page)
Vaccine Administration Record - Español PDF (48 KB/1 page)
