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Doctor or nurse gives flu vaccine to patient at clinic.
Senior adult doctor or nurse gives flu vaccine to African descent, mid-adult patient at a local medical clinic, hospital, or doctor's office. NOTE: This is a studio shot and not an actual medical clinic.
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AARP Nevada is urging the state to require booster shots for people who live and work in nursing homes.
In a letter to Gov. Steve Sisolak and to Richard Whitely, the director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, AARP Nevada urged the state to act.
"Eighty-one percent of staff in nursing homes in Nevada have received a vaccination," said Advocacy Director Barry Gold. "But only 25 percent have received booster shots. And that simply is unacceptable."
Nevada is third last in the nation for the rate of COVID booster shots among residents.
AARP's COVID Dashboard shows that 77% of Nevada nursing-home residents have gotten the vaccination but only 34% have gotten a booster.
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AARP Nevada - 5820 S. Eastern Avenue #190, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Call: 866-389-5652
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The AARP Foundation WorkSearch/Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) operates from separate locations in southern and northern Nevada. For information about this program, please contact 702-648-3356 (Las Vegas) or 775-323-2243 (Reno)
Members of the press only: Media inquiries should be directed to Erin Neff, (702) 938-3237 / eneff@aarp.org
Please stay in touch! Here's how to contact us:
AARP Nevada - 5820 S. Eastern Avenue #190, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Call: 866-389-5652
Email: aarpnv@aarp.org
Stay up-to-date on important news and events! "Like" us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Instagram and check out our YouTube channel.
Please be aware that AARP Nevada staff members serve the entire state and are often working in the community. To ensure we can best serve your specific needs, please call 866-389-5652 in advance of your visit to make an appointment with the appropriate staffer.
The AARP Foundation WorkSearch/Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) operates from separate locations in southern and northern Nevada. For information about this program, please contact 702-648-3356 (Las Vegas) or 775-323-2243 (Reno)
Members of the press only: Media inquiries should be directed to Erin Neff, (702) 938-3237 / eneff@aarp.org