 GET YOUR FREE FLU SHOT!
No-cost flu vaccine clinics will be taking place at area high schools beginning Wednesday, Oct. Vaccine will be available for both adults and children 6 months of age and older. The clinics will offer 200 doses on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are necessary.
The clinics are scheduled for:
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1 to 5 p.m.
Cimarron High School, 2301 N. Tenaya Way
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1 to 5 p.m.
Valley High School, 2839 Burnham Ave.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1 to 5 p.m.
Silverado High School, 1650 Silver Hawk Ave.
The health district is saying this season it is more important than ever for people to protect themselves, their families, and their community from flu. Health officials are encouraging flu vaccinations to help ensure medical resources are conserved, and the health care system is not overwhelmed as the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It is especially important for those at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu. Many of the people at higher risk of complications from the flu are also at higher risk of complications from COVID-19.
According to the health district, this includes people 65 years of age and older, people with underlying medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, compromised immune systems, and African Americans and Hispanics, who are already disproportionately impacted by chronic diseases. It is also important to protect people more likely to be exposed to both COVID-19 and flu, including health care workers and essential workers who interact frequently with the public. A complete list of people at higher risk is available on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/index.htm.
Flu vaccine for people of all ages, including the vaccine for people ages 65 and older, is available at Health District immunization clinics by appointment only. Call 702-759-0850 for more information.
The most effective way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated every flu season. It is best to get vaccinated before flu viruses begin spreading in the community because it takes approximately two weeks after vaccination for the antibodies to develop and provide protection against the flu. However, people can be vaccinated anytime during flu season.
In addition to getting vaccinated, people should continue to take the following actions to stay healthy this flu season:
- Wear a cloth face covering in public or in groups of ten or more people who don’t live in the same household.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick. Stay home from work, school, and away from public places.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands frequently. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth, and cloth face covering.
- Practice healthy habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched items. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink plenty of water, and eat healthy meals.
For more information and flu resources, visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/flu.
THE MOB MUSEUM HOSTS
CRIME PREVENTION COMMUNITY SAFETY
VIDEO PRESENTATIONS OCT. 25
Video Presentations Every 45 Minutes Include Free Museum Admission
On Sunday, Oct. 25, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, will present a 30-minute video focused on timely public safety topics, including election integrity, unemployment fraud, domestic violence, fentanyl deaths and reckless driving. Sponsored by NV Energy, this presentation will be shown every half-hour from 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Guests who mention the program upon arrival at the box office will receive free Museum admission. The video will be "Community Safety Forum: A Special Video Presentation on Crime Prevention."
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Date: Sunday, Oct. 25
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Time: Available every 45 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
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Cost: Guests interested in viewing the video must mention the Community Safety Forum video presentation when they arrive at the Museum, where they will register and receive their free admission ticket.
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Location: This event will be held in the Oscar B. Goodman Conference room where proper social distancing rules and capacity will be followed.
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Description: Each month, The Mob Museum partners with local police departments and other agencies to host Community Safety Forums – free public programs focused on pertinent issues affecting Southern Nevada. In conjunction with National Crime Prevention Month, the Museum will present a special 30-minute video focused on timely public safety topics, including election integrity, unemployment fraud, domestic violence, fentanyl deaths and reckless driving. This video will be available to guests who reserve a seat on a schedule throughout the day.
To ensure the safety of staff and visitors, all guests are required to wear face coverings. For more information, please call 702- 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.
 
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