COVID-19, Flu and RSV vaccines available at Health District clinics

COVID-19 vaccines currently available in limited supply at Health District clinics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 16, 2025

LAS VEGAS—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.

“Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illness,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer of the Southern Nevada Health District. “We encourage everyone who is eligible to stay up to date on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines. While supplies of COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured and underinsured people will be available soon, we want the community to know these protections are coming and to take advantage of them as soon as possible.”

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations

Currently COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for:

All adults ages 65 and older.
People ages 6 months through 64 with conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19. These include pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, cancer, mental health conditions, disabilities, and more. For a complete list, visit the CDC’s Underlying Conditions and Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19.

The American Academy of Pediatrics provides additional guidance for children, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommendations for people who are pregnant.

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.
People who wait until October may benefit from increased protection during the expected winter surge.

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 health insurance provider. Individuals may receive a bill if their insurance does not cover the vaccine. Vaccines for people without insurance or who are underinsured will be available in the coming weeks.

Flu vaccine eligibility and recommendations

The seasonal flu vaccine is available 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. Complete timing guidance is available on the CDC website.

During the 2024-2025 flu season, Clark County reported 109 deaths and 1,874 hospitalizations, an increase 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 (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccines are recommended for:

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

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

In addition, 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 the timing of the onset and duration of RSV season may vary, administration of monoclonal antibodies is recommended October through March in most of the continental United States.

Clinic information

Seasonal vaccines are available at all 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.