COVID-19 vaccines now available for people 6 months and older at Health District clinics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 8, 2025

LAS VEGAS—Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at Southern Nevada Health District Immunization Clinics for all individuals 6 months and older with private insurance, as well as for adults with Medicaid coverage. COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured and underinsured individuals, and those who receive vaccine through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program or the federal Section 317 program, will be available in the coming weeks. Seasonal vaccines, including flu and RSV, are also available for all recommended age groups.

“Getting vaccinated is one of the best steps people can take to protect their health and the health of those around them,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. “With updated COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines available, now is the right time to get protected before virus activity increases in the coming months. We encourage everyone who is eligible to make their appointments today.”

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations

COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for people ages 6 months and older.

Timing

People recently infected with COVID-19 should wait four to six months before getting the updated vaccine.
Those who received a previous COVID-19 vaccine should wait at least two months before getting the updated version.

Note: COVID-19 vaccines are available now at Health District clinics for people with private insurance and adults with Medicaid. Clients should confirm coverage with their insurance provider. Individuals may receive a bill if their plan does not cover the vaccine. Vaccines foruninsured and underinsured clients will be available soon.

Flu vaccine eligibility and recommendations

The seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Children younger than 9 need two doses if they have received fewer than two flu vaccine doses prior to July 1, 2024. September and October are the recommended months for vaccination for most people.

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During the 2024–2025 flu season, Clark County reported 109 deaths and 1,874 hospitalizations, up from 92 deaths and 1,405 hospitalizations the prior year. Flu surveillance for the 2025–2026 season begins September 28, 2025, and runs through May 23, 2026. Weekly Influenza Surveillance Snapshot reports will be posted on the Health District website beginning in October.

RSV vaccine and monoclonal antibody recommendations

RSV vaccines are recommended for:

Adults 75 and older.
Adults 60–74 at increased risk for severe RSV who have not been previously vaccinated.
Pregnant people between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy between September and January to provide newborns with early protection.

RSV is not an annual vaccine. Once vaccinated, revaccination is not needed.

Monoclonal antibodies are recommended for:

All infants younger than 8 months unless their mother was considered immune during pregnancy.
Children 8–19 months at higher risk of severe RSV.

While RSV season timing can vary, administration of monoclonal antibodies is recommended October through March in most of the continental United States.

Clinic information

Vaccines are available at Health District Immunization Clinics by appointment. Most health plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover recommended vaccines. Clients with insurance should check their coverage. Uninsured children and adults may qualify for free vaccines through VFC or Section 317.

Appointments: www.snhd.info/immunizations or call (702) 759-0850.

Clinic locations:

Main Public Health Center, 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
East Las Vegas Public Health Center, 2950 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Henderson Public Health Center, 220 E. Horizon Dr., Suites A & C, Henderson, NV 89015
Mesquite Public Health Center/Jimmie Hughes Campus, 150 N. Yucca St., Suites 3 & 4, Mesquite, NV 89027

More information about clinic hours and services: www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/about-us/maps/

Steps to stay healthy and reduce spread of illness

Wash hands frequently with soap and water; use alcohol-based sanitizer if not available.
Stay home when sick and limit contact with others.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw it away immediately.
Take a flu or COVID-19 test if symptoms develop.
Take antiviral medication for flu if prescribed.

The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.