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Immunizations Frequently Asked Questions

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How much do vaccinations cost and what payment methods are accepted at the Health District?
Our administration fee for most childhood immunizations is based on income, insurance status, and the vaccines needed. We accept cash, checks, debit cards, Visa, and MasterCard. We do not accept any insurance plans.

For our current list of vaccines with current fees please visit our Immunization Fees for Children and Immunization Fees for Adults pages.
Will the Health District bill my insurance company for immunizations?
The Health District only bills Medicaid, Nevada Check-up, and Medicare. You will be provided a receipt to submit to your insurance company with your claim for reimbursement.
Does the Health District provide any adult shots?
The Health District provides a limited amount of vaccines for adults. For our current list of vaccines with current fees please visit the Immunization Fees for Adults page.
Will I need an appointment for an immunization or can I just come to the Health District?
Appointments are required for immunizations. We make appointments up to one week in advance. (Occasionally we can take walk-ins, depending on the schedule of that day.)

To make an appointment for immunizations, please call 775-328-2402 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Please be patient as our phone lines can be very busy!
Before we moved to Nevada, my doctor said my child's immunizations were up to date. Why is my school now telling me my child needs more shots?
States have different requirements for school entry. The following are required by Nevada State Law:
  1. Tdap - All students entering 7th Grade must have a Tdap.
  2. Varicella - Students new to Nevada schools, who have not had Chicken Pox Disease, must have two (2) Varicella doses. The second dose must be at four (4) years of age or older.
  3. Polio - Students new to Nevada schools must have four (4) doses of Polio. The 4th dose must be at four (4) years of age or older.
Can grandparents bring their grandchildren in for his vaccinations?
A parent or legal guardian must be the person who receives the vaccine information sheet (VIS), HIPAA informational sheet, HIPAA consent form and completes the vaccine administration record for the child receiving shots. Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS).
Can I get the same vaccinations at my doctor's office that you offer at the Health District?
Many physicians and clinics offer both adult and childhood immunizations. Please check with your physician or clinic about their immunization policy.
How will I know when my child needs more shots?
Many shot records indicate when the next vaccinations are due. Parents can check with their physician's office or clinic. Complete childhood and adult immunization schedules are available at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/. As a rule, children need baby shots at 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months. Afterwards, immunizations are routinely given again at age four (4).
I am getting ready to do some international travel and need information about what shots are required.
For information about international travels requiring typhoid, yellow fever, and other such shots, contact St. Mary's Wellness at 775-770-7100 option 2 or Orvis Nursing Clinic at 775-327-5000.
What vaccinations are offered at the Health District?
For our current list of vaccines with current fees, please visit Immunization Fees for Children and Immunization Fees for Adults.