Clark County vaccination rates for respiratory illnesses continue to lag behind state averages, according to the most recent data from the county’s health department.

At a Wednesday Clark County Board of Health meeting, Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick urged residents to stay up to date on vaccinations ahead of flu season as countywide immunization rates decline. Flu season typically begins in October and can last until March, Melnick said.

“The flu is not a trivial infection. It’s gotten significant. It’s not like the cold, and it can be very severe,” Melnick said.

Between Aug. 22, 2024, and June 30, 18.2 percent of Clark County residents received the COVID-19 vaccine, compared with 18.9 percent statewide. During the 2024 through 2025 season, 27.9 percent of Clark County residen

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