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SHOT CLINICS

July 7, 2008 - 9:00 pm

Southern Nevada Health District immunization clinics are open each week in and around Las Vegas. A $16-$25 administration fee will be assessed per visit.

Today through Friday: Ravenholt Building, 625 Shadow Lane, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Henderson Public Health Center, 520 E. Lake Mead Parkway, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; East Las Vegas Public Health Center, 560 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite E12, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; North Las Vegas Public Health Center, 1820 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Spring Valley Public Health Center, 6330 Spring Mountain Road, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (by appointment only, 759-0701).

Tuesday: Rainbow Library Clinic, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday: Laughlin Community Resource Center, 55 Civic Way, Laughlin, 10 am.-2 p.m.

Thursday: Boulder City Clinic, Multipurpose Building, 1204 Sixth St., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.

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