From Wendy Zarganis,
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The Southern Nevada Health District is providing flu vaccines beginning tomorrow, October 2, 2007. The vaccine offers protection from seasonal flu for 8 months. According to the SNHD, the flu season in southern Nevada usually peaks in February, so October and November are the best times to get vaccinated. There are no anticipated vaccine shortages this season.

The cost for the shot is $30. Pneumonia vaccines are also available for $45. (Bring cash. The following payments are also accepted: Medicare Part B, Medicare Railroad Part B, Medicaid, Secure Horizons and Senior Dimensions. The insurance or Medicaid card must be shown at the time of service.

The vaccine offered is the standard flu shot and will be given, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following centers:

• Ravenholt Public Health Center
  625 Shadow Lane
  Las Vegas, NV 89106
  Phone: (702) 759-1000
• East Las Vegas Public Health Center
  560 North Nellis Blvd Suite E12
  Las Vegas, NV 89110
  Phone: (702) 759-0900
  
• Henderson Public Health Center
  520 E. Lake Mead Parkway
  Henderson, NV 89015
  Phone: (702) 759-1040
• North Las Vegas Public Health Center
  1820 East Lake Mead Suite F
  North Las Vegas, NV 89030
  Phone: (702) 759-0700
• Spring Valley Public Health Center - By appointment only.
  6330 W. Spring Mtn. Rd Suite C
  Las Vegas, NV 89146
  Phone: (702) 759-0701

For more information about the flu and the vaccine, call the SNHD at (702) 759-1000 or visit the Web site.