Updated COVID-19 vaccines now available in Nevada; Douglas offers flu shot clinics in October
CARSON CITY — New COVID-19 vaccines are now available for Nevadans following recommendations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and approval by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines from both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are available and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.
“Vaccinating against COVID-19 is the best protection against COVID-19 related serious infection, hospitalization, and death,” said Kristy Zigenis, Section Manager for the Nevada State Immunization Program. “As long as you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past two months, you are eligible for the new COVID-19 vaccine to ensure the best protection through this winter.”
These updated COVID-19 vaccine more closely targets the XBB lineage of the Omicron variant and could restore protection against severe COVID-19 that may have decreased over time.
Most health plans will cover the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to the recipient, ensuring most Nevadans will be able to receive this vaccine for free. Nevadans with plans that do not cover the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine, or those who do not have health insurance, can receive a vaccine for free from a pharmacy enrolled in the Bridge Access Program.
To find a participating location go to vaccines.gov and when searching choose locations “Participating in Bridge Access Program.”
Douglas offers flu shot clinics
Meanwhile, during the month of October, Douglas County Community Health invites the public to get a flu vaccine.
All ages are welcome. These events have limited vaccine availability and will operate on a first-come, first served basis.
Please bring all your insurance cards. Medicaid, Medicare, and most major private insurances will be accepted. For uninsured or underinsured, the flu shot is $20.
The vaccine clinics will be held at the following locations:
Kahle Community Center
236 Kingsbury Grade Rd, Stateline
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Douglas County Community and Senior Center
1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville
Thursday, October 12, 2022 from 9 a.m. – noon
Topaz Ranch Estate
3939 Carter Dr, Wellington
Tuesday, October 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Indian Hills Senior Center
3394 James Lee, Carson City
Wednesday, October 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For more information about these events, please call 775-782-9038.