Mama and Papa Bear Clinic highlights weeklong campaign to protect young children
The Southern Nevada Health District is launching its annual observance of National Infant Immunization Week (April 21-25) by urging parents and guardians to keep young children up to date on recommended and routine vaccinations. This year’s campaign comes at a critical time, as communities across the country experience a resurgence in measles.
Throughout the week, immunization services will be available at Health District clinics throughout the Valley. Children who receive vaccines will receive free giveaways, and parents and guardians will be entered into a raffle for prizes.
In Clark County, just 64% of children under age 3 are up to date on their recommended combined 7 series vaccination, representing a decrease of more than 2% from 2024. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children stay on schedule with well-child appointments and routine immunizations.
“With measles and other preventable diseases reemerging across the county, it’s more important than ever for parents to keep their children on schedule with routine vaccinations,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. “Vaccines are safe, effective and essential to protecting, children, families and our entire community from serious illness. National Infant Immunization Week is an important reminder of the role we all play in keeping our youngest community members health and safe.”
In addition to offering free or low-cost immunizations at its clinics, and in addition to giveaways and raffle opportunities, the week’s featured event, the Mama and Papa Bear Clinic, will be held Wednesday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Public Health Center, 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107. The clinic will offer additional resources including a diaper bank and educational stations focused on safe sleep, car seat safety, dental health, newborn care, early development and nutrition.
Vaccines, giveaways and raffle entries will be available at the following Health District locations during regular clinic hours:
- Main Public Health Center
280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
- East Las Vegas Public Health Center
2950 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
- Henderson Public Health Center
220 E. Horizon Dr., Suites A&C
Henderson, NV 89015
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
- Mesquite Public Health Center
150 N. Yucca St., Suite 5
Mesquite, NV 89027
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
Appointments can be scheduled at www.snhd.info/immunizations or by calling (702) 759-0850. Same day appointments are available for ages 0–3.
The following community clinic is also available:
- Anthem Community Wellness Center
2348 E. Bonanza Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Tuesday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon (walk-in only)
More information about National Infant Immunization Week events is available at www.
