Community briefs for August 16, 2005

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005 | 9:13 a.m.

Back-to-school vaccinations needed

The Clark County Health District will offer extended hours for back-to-school immunizations from Aug. 22 to Sept. 9 at its main campus, 625 Shadow Lane.

The extended hours, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday will make it more convenient for working parents to keep vaccinations up-to-date.

The following vaccinations are required for students enrolling in public or private school: chickenpox (varicella); hepatitis A; hepatitis B; polio; diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP); and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR).

Parents that have recently moved to Nevada should note the chickenpox and hepatitis A vaccinations are not required in all states, so immunizations that were up-to-date in other states may not be current in Nevada.

For more information, call 383-1351.

Seniors Can program offered

Seniors Can, a 14-week program, will be offered to seniors 50 and older from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays through Nov. 14 at the Sunrise Senior Friends H2U office, 3101 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 100.

The program provides tools and skills to maintain a high quality of independent living. The class is free.

Also, at the Sunrise Senior Friends H2U office, an Arthritis Support meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 7. For more information on either event, call 735-5510.