Recommended seasonal vaccines are now available at Southern Nevada Health District Immunization Clinics. The Health District currently has updated COVID-19 vaccines for clients 5 years and older with private insurance and for adults with Medicaid. Updated COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured and underinsured individuals and those that receive vaccine from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program or the federal Section 317 program will be available once they can be ordered following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting later this month. Flu and RSV vaccines are currently available for eligible individuals.

The Southern Nevada Health District is reminding parents and caregivers of the importance of testing children younger than 6 years of age for lead poisoning. Lead exposure can cause serious, lifelong health problems, and early detection through a simple blood test is the only way to know if a child has been exposed. Testing is simple and can be done by your child’s doctor or at a lab with a referral. Children should be tested at ages 12 and 24 months. If your child is under 6 and has not had a lead test, ask your health care provider for one. Testing is free for Medicaid and Nevada Check Up beneficiaries and is covered by most private and employer-based insurance.

Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, is a time to recognize the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The Southern Nevada Health District joins the community in honoring the traditions and achievements that have shaped the nation and continue to enrich the region.

On Wednesday, September 3, the Southern Nevada Health District received updated guidance advising that the COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025–2026 season is preferred for use over the previously licensed vaccine. As a result, the Health District will no longer offer the earlier formulation.

The Southern Nevada Health District does not yet have the updated COVID-19 vaccine available in our clinics. We do continue to have the previous formulation for people who are eligible.

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight how families can support healthier habits and help children grow up strong. The Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, in partnership with the Partners for a Healthy Nevada Coalition, encourages families to adopt the 5-2-1-0 guidelines—a set of simple, science-backed steps that can make a big difference in kids’ long-term health.