Protest ribbons are tied to a fence at Lafayette Park, near the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
FILE - Dr. Jessica Early holds a vial of the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at Prisma Health Pediatrics in Greer, S.C., March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon, File)
Washoe County partners with local health organizations to provide free vaccine clinics for students.
The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older.
A final back-to-school vaccine clinic offers families one more chance to update student shots before class.
Families can find free vaccine events this week as local groups prepare children for the school year ahead.
Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of its new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older.
Northern Nevada families connect with vaccines, food, and support at a community health fair this year.
Parents are urged to register incoming kindergarten students as the district sets a strict age cutoff rule this year.
Flu activity remains elevated while RSV cases continue to rise and COVID-19 activity remains low, in the latest weekly update.