H1N1
Carson City health officials say flu vaccine available to address increase in cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/04/2014 - 6:30amBased on recent reports from the CDC, beginning in November 2013, there has been a number of reports of severe respiratory illness among young and middle-aged adults, many of whom were infected with Influenza A, the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus.
Nevada health officials advise on flu-related deaths; urge shots, hand washing
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/21/2013 - 6:33pmCARSON CITY — As flu season is upon us, it is imperative to be properly informed. Misinformation is common, and it is encouraged that residents seek information from credible resources. The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health confirms there have been recent deaths in Nevada and nationwide associated with severe complications of the virus.
Carson City Flu Vaccination Day on Oct. 16
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 8:36amSaturday, Oct. 16 is Carson City Community Flu Vaccination Day, with vaccines offered to the community at no cost.
It is the seventh year for the program. Last year, there were 8,000 seasonal flu shots given and 21,000 H1N1 shots administered, health officials said.
Approximately 5,000 of the doses have been ordered and will be ready to administer on Oct. 16, said Susan Pintar, county health officer.
There will be three locations for the free community vaccination day, which will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are:
— Walk-through at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive
Get the shot: Carson City offers free flu vaccinations on Oct. 16
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 11:17amSaturday, Oct. 16 has been designated Carson City Community Flu Vaccination Day, with vaccines offered to the community at no cost.
It is the seventh year for the program, and by all measures it keeps on growing and has been tremendously successful, health officials said at a press conference this morning.
Last year, there were 8,000 seasonal flu shots given and 21,000 H1N1 shots administered, health officials said.
Chamber Mixer at Casino Fandango, 5 p.m.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/13/2010 - 7:17pmWednesday, February 17, 5 p.m.
Chamber Mixer at Casino Fandango
Enjoy the February Mixer, network and see all that Casino Fandango has to offer.
Health officials urge any stragglers to get their H1N1 flu shot!
Submitted by on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 12:04amState and local health officials are urging anyone who hasn’t received their H1N1 flu shot to get it as soon as possible.
Carson City Chamber Breakfast Club
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 8:38pmTuesday, February 2, 7:30 a.m.
Free H1N1 vaccinations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 3:48pmTuesday, January 21, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Chamber Mixer at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 3:37pmWednesday, January 20, 5:00 p.m.
For those waiting patiently for FREE H1N1 (Swine) flu shot, here ya go!
Submitted by on Fri, 01/01/2010 - 12:59pmFor all those who did not qualify to receive an early H1N1 (Swine) flu shot, here’s your chance. Free H1N1 (Swine) flu shots will be given out free, FREEEEEE of charge to all comers.
Reminder to get your FREE H1N1 flu shots on Mondays and Thursdays!
Submitted by on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 10:41pm(Click image to play video)
The H1N1 flu shot isn’t just for the so-called “at risk” folks anymore. It’s for everyone, now that supplies are plentiful.
A reminder!! Get your H1N1 Flu Shot FREE, FREE, FREE!!
Submitted by on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 8:25amH1N1 Vaccine Available to Everyone at Carson City Clinic Starting December 21
Carson City Health and Human Services is located at 900 East Long Street. H1N1 vaccine is offered free of charge.
Swine Flu (H1N1) shots available Dec. 18, a little later at CC Health Dept.
Submitted by on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 8:33pm(Click image to play video)
Everybody can now get swine flu shots, and in some cases, free if they want. The Carson City Health Dept. will start offering them free, starting December 21st.
Swine Flu Shots for EVERYONE to be available starting December 18th
Submitted by on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 3:03pmState health officials say their stockpiles of Swine Flu (H1N1) shots are high enough that they will be able to offer them to everyone, regardless of health risk status, starting December 18th.
More at-risk people now can get their H1N1 flu virus shot
Submitted by on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 12:15am(Click image to play video)
More supplies of H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine have arrived in Nevada, making it possible to offer more vaccinations to more at-risk persons who have had to wait their turn.
Flu vaccines starting to arrive
Submitted by on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 7:11amFlu vaccines starting to arriveBy GEOFF DORNAN gdornan@nevadaappeal.com