Ready, Set, School: Time to schedule required vaccinations

Plan ahead to avoid the back-to-school rush

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 8, 2026

LAS VEGAS – As families prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 10, the Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging parents and guardians to schedule required school vaccinations now to avoid long waits during the late-summer rush. Immunization appointments are available at Health District clinics across the Valley for students entering kindergarten, seventh grade and 12th grade. This year, the Health District also is offering $20 sports physicals through the Southern Nevada Community Health Center and encouraging families who may need birth certificates for school registration to order them early.

“Vaccinations help protect children from serious illness and reduce the spread of disease in schools and communities,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer for the Health District. “Scheduling appointments early can help families avoid the back-to-school rush and ensure students are ready for the first day of class.”

A limited number of backpacks and school supplies will be distributed to children receiving vaccines at Health District clinics while supplies last.

Required Vaccinations

Clark County School District students are required to be vaccinated against chickenpox (varicella), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (DTaP and Tdap), meningococcal disease (MenACWY), and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).

Families new to Nevada should note that hepatitis A vaccination is required for school enrollment, even if it was not required in their previous state.

Nevada also requires the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) for students in public, private and charter schools entering seventh and 12th grade, as well as for students in grades 8 through 12 who are new to Nevada schools. The Tdap vaccine also is required for students entering seventh grade and for students in grades 8 through 12 who are new to Nevada schools.

Additional information about enrollment and vaccination requirements is available through the Clark County School District at www.ccsd.net/enroll.

Recommended Vaccinations

In addition to required vaccines, the Health District offers immunizations recommended for children and teens, including:

• Meningitis B (MenB): Recommended for teens ages 16 to 18 to help protect against a rare but serious bacterial infection affecting the brain and spinal cord.
• Human papillomavirus (HPV): Protects against a common virus linked to several types of cancer later in life.
• COVID-19: Updated vaccination helps reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization.

More information about recommended vaccinations is available at www.SNHD.info/immunizations or by calling (702) 759-0850.Top of Form

NOTE: Detailed immunization clinic schedules and back-to-school clinic dates are included at the end of the release.

Back-to-School Resources

The Health District also offers additional services to help families prepare for the new school year, including birth certificates and low-cost sports physicals.

Birth certificates

Certified birth certificates can be obtained through the Health District’s Vital Records office and may be required for school enrollment or registration activities.

Orders for certified birth certificates for children born in Clark County can be placed online. Processing takes from 2 to 4 weeks. To order birth certificates or for more information, including required documentation and office hours, go to www.SNHD.info/birth-certificates.

Sports physicals

The Southern Nevada Community Health Center is offering $20 sports physicals for children and teens at its clinic locations to help families prepare for school athletics and activities.

Appointments are encouraged but limited walk-in time slots may be available. To schedule an appointment, visit Back-to-School Sports Physicals or call (702) 759-1700.

Immunization Clinic Information

Vaccines required for school entry, as well as other recommended immunizations, are available by appointment at Health District clinics across Southern Nevada, including expanded back-to-school clinic dates and special adolescent immunization clinics.

To schedule an appointment, go to www.SNHD.info/bts or call (702) 759-0850.

Main Public Health Center
280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

Special back-to-school hours:
• Friday, July 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, August 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 8, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

East Las Vegas Public Health Center
2950 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

Special back-to-school hours:
• Monday, July 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, August 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, August 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Henderson Public Health Center
220 E. Horizon Dr., Suite A, Henderson, NV 89015
Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special back-to-school hours:
• Friday, July 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, August 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mesquite Public Health Center
150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite, NV 89027
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
Appointments: (702) 759-0850 or snhd.info/bts

Special Adolescent Immunization Clinics

The Health District will also host special vaccination clinics for adolescents ages 11 to 18 at the Fremont Public Health Center. These clinics offer Tdap, MenACWY and HPV vaccines.

Fremont Public Health Center
2830 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89104

Clinic schedule:
• July 28 to 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• August 4 and 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• August 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Back-to-school appointments are for children and teens under 19 years of age. Immunizations are by appointment only with limited same day availability. A parent or guardian must be present for those under 18. Appointments for the special (extra) back-to-school clinics will be accepted starting July 1. Appointments during regular clinic hours are available now through the summer.

Parents bringing their child to a Health District clinic for vaccinations should bring the child’s immunization records. If records are unavailable, parents are encouraged to contact their health care provider. For children immunized in Nevada, records can also be accessed through Nevada WebIZ, the state’s immunization registry, at https://izrecord.nv.gov/public/Application/PublicPortal or by calling (775) 684-5954.

Non-custodial adults may bring a child to the clinic; however, written consent from the child’s parent or legal guardian must be provided at the time of service. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be available by phone to speak with a clinic nurse before any vaccines are administered.

As part of the Southern Nevada Health District Immunization Program’s consent process, clinic staff will review the child’s immunization needs and discuss any recommended or optional vaccines with the parent or legal guardian. Verbal authorization from the parent or legal guardian is required before vaccines can be administered.

The Health District accepts most insurance plans. Not all immunizations are covered by insurance. Vaccine costs vary based on the type of immunization required. There may be an administrative fee in addition to the vaccine costs. For more information, visit www.snhd.info/bts

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.