LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Southern Nevada Health District says it has received new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines.
On Wednesday, the health district said the COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025-26 season is preferred for use over the previously licensed vaccine. Officials said the previous formula will no longer be offered.
SNHD said it’s preparing the new vaccines, and it will announce when they’re available in clinics. Officials say people should be aware that insurance coverage may change once the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issues its final recommendations.
“Health District immunization clinics will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines to everyone who is eligible, including adults ages 65 and older and people with underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk for severe illness,” SNHD officials said. “COVID-19 vaccines remain safe, effective, and the best way to protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death.”
The health district said it’s also encouraging residents to get a seasonal flu vaccine, wash hands with soap and water, cover coughs and sneezes and to stay home when sick.
For more information, visit the Southern Nevada Health District’s website.
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