LAS VEGAS
– The Southern Nevada Health District’s annual West Nile surveillance
program is gearing up for 2009. Property owners are urged to begin
eliminating mosquito breeding sources to decrease the mosquito population.
In 2008, Nevada had a total of 16 human cases of West Nile virus. For more
information or to report mosquitoes, “green” swimming pools or stagnant
water sources, visit the health district website at
www.SouthernNevadaHealthDistrict.org or call the mosquito control
hotline, (702) 759-1220.
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The Southern Nevada Health District is working closely with local partners
to ensure surveillance systems and response plans are in place to allow a
rapid response if local cases are reported. The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention is working very closely with officials in states where human
cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with
health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. CDC
has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate this
investigation.
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The Southern Nevada Health District will host a special
immunization clinic between 9 a.m. and noon, Saturday, March 21 at its 625
Shadow Lane public health center. Childhood and school immunizations will be
available, including the mandatory 7th grade Tdap (pertussis) vaccine. In
addition, children who receive an immunization will also receive a free
vehicle booster seat provided by SAFEKIDS Partnership; children must weigh
at least 40 pounds to receive the seat. An administrative fee of $16 per
child for one shot or $25 per child for two or more shots will be collected.
Some vaccines might require an additional fee. Free flu shots for children
and adults will also be available. For more information about the Saturday
clinic or immunization services, contact the Southern Nevada Health
District’s immunization office at (702) 759-0850 or visit
www.SouthernNevadaHealthDistrict.org. Flu shots and booster seats will
be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
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It's not too late to get the flu and it's not too late
to get a flu shot. Your local health clinics will be offering free flu
shot from 2/12 to 2/15. We recommend everyone who have not had their
annual flu shot to come down and get the free shot. The traditional
flu shot as well as the inhaled mist will be offered to the public.
The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone especially healthcare
professionals and those who are at high risk of complications if they get
the flu, including people age 50 and over, pregnant women, individuals
between the ages of six months old and 49 years who have certain chronic
medical conditions, and household contacts of individuals who are at high
risk.
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The Nevada State Health Division's department of health and human services published their latest immunization report. The mission of the Nevada State Immunization Program (NSIP) is to decrease vaccine-preventable disease morbidity through improved immunization rates among the children, adolescents and adults in Nevada. The annual report can be view here.
CDC Epi-Aid Trip Report (pdf)
Learn what you can do to prepare for Pandemic Flu
Find out more about the program
Learn more about the disease and how to prevent it
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CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states where Swine Flu have been identified. CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the agency's response to this emerging health threat.
