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.

Get Vaccinated

The Southern Nevada Health District offers flu vaccinations. There are no anticipated vaccine shortages this season. Visit the H1N1 Vaccine webpage for information on the availability of H1N1 vaccine.

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.

Methods of payment include: cash, Medicare Part B, Medicare Railroad Part B, and Medicaid. Patients must present their insurance or Medicaid card at the time of service.

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do flu vaccines work?

Flu vaccines use killed or weakened forms of flu viruses to stimulate production of antibodies in the body. Once your body makes enough antibodies, it is protected against flu infection.

Flu vaccine gives protection for approximately eight months.

Why do I need a flu vaccination every year?

Flu viruses change from year to year, which means two things:

1. You can get the flu more than once during your lifetime.
   
   
2. A vaccine made to protect against flu viruses circulating last year may not protect against the newer viruses. That is why the influenza vaccine is updated to include current viruses every year.

Is the flu vaccine recommended for certain people?

Yes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommends that people in any of the following groups receive a flu vaccine each year.

1. People at high risk for complications from the flu.
   • Anyone 65 years or older, regardless of health status.
   • Anyone living in a nursing home or long-term care facility.
   • Anyone 6 months or older with chronic heart or lung conditions, like asthma.
   • Anyone 6 months or older who has a recent history of metabolic diseases, chronic kidney disease or a weakened immune system.
   • Anyone 6 months to 18 years who is on long-term aspirin therapy. (People in this age group that take aspirin and get sick with the flu are at a risk of developing Reye syndrome.) Visit our Reye syndrome webpage to learn more.
   • Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season.
   • All children under 2 years old.
     
     
2. People 50 to 64 years old.
• Nearly one-third of people 50 to 64 years old in the United States have medical conditions that increase their risk of potentially serious flu complications.
  
  
3. People who will be in close contact with someone at high risk for complications from the flu (see above).
   • This includes all health care workers, caregivers of children 6 to 23 months old, and close contacts of people 65 years or older.

Should anyone not receive the flu vaccine?

Yes. Some people should not get vaccinated:

• Anyone with a severe allergy to chicken eggs (an ingredient used to grow the virus used in the flu vaccine).
• Anyone who has had a reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past.
• Anyone who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously. Visit our Guillain-Barré syndrome webpage to learn more.
• Anyone currently sick that has a fever. (Once the fever goes down, it is okay to get vaccinated).
• Children younger than 6 months.