Central Nevada Health District

03/06/2026

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 8: 2/21/26 - 2/26/26

We are seeing an increase in RSV activity within our communities.
Signs and symptoms to look for are:
-Fever
-Cough
-Nasal congestion
-Sore Throat
-Runny Nose
-Wheezing
-Decreased activity
-Difficulty breathing

Symptoms usually appear 4-6 days after being exposed to someone with RSV, and can last 5-10 days. The most severe symptoms occur around day 4 and 5 of the infection. If your child experiences worsening symptoms, difficulty breathing, or dehydration, it is crucial to seek medical help immediately.
The CDC recommends an RSV immunization for infants younger than 8 months who are entering their first fall-to-spring RSV season or born during it. (Babies whose birth mother received an RSV vaccine during pregnancy do not need an immunization.)
Pregnant women should get a single dose of the maternal RSV vaccine (Pfizer’s Abrysvo) during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy sometime between September through January.
A one-time RSV vaccine is recommended for adults age 75 and older, and for ages 50–74 at increased risk.
To help protect yourself and others wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, clean frequently touched surfaces, and stay home if you’re feeling sick.
If you must go out while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce the spread. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference in keeping our community healthy.

Click here to view the CDC weekly national report:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/
Statewide respiratory illness dashboard:
https://app.powerbigov.us

03/06/2026

🍔🎪 Special & Temporary Event Season is Here!

Planning to serve food at a rodeo, fair, festival, tournament, or other temporary event? Food safety starts before the event even begins.

Central Nevada Health District created a 14-step guide with assistance from the International Association of Food Protection to help vendors safely prepare, transport, and serve food while reducing the risk of foodborne illness.

In this post you’ll learn about:
✔ Obtaining the proper permits
✔ Designing a safe booth setup
✔ Proper food temperatures
✔ Safe food handling practices
✔ Cleaning and sanitizing procedures
✔ Health and hygiene for food workers

Following these steps helps protect both your customers and your business.

👉 Swipe through the slides to learn all 14 steps to operating a safe temporary food booth. Post 2/2!

If you plan to sell or serve food at an event, a health permit may be required. Visit our website or contact us for more information.

03/06/2026

🍔🎪 Special & Temporary Event Season is Here!

Planning to serve food at a rodeo, fair, festival, tournament, or other temporary event? Food safety starts before the event even begins.

Central Nevada Health District created a 14-step guide with assistance from the International Association of Food Protection to help vendors safely prepare, transport, and serve food while reducing the risk of foodborne illness.

In this post you’ll learn about:
✔ Obtaining the proper permits
✔ Designing a safe booth setup
✔ Proper food temperatures
✔ Safe food handling practices
✔ Cleaning and sanitizing procedures
✔ Health and hygiene for food workers

Following these steps helps protect both your customers and your business.

👉 Swipe through the slides to learn all 14 steps to operating a safe temporary food booth. Post 1/2!

If you plan to sell or serve food at an event, a health permit may be required. Visit our website or contact us for more information.

03/05/2026

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 7: 2/21/26 - 2/26/26

We are seeing an increase in RSV activity within our communities.
Signs and symptoms to look for are:
-Fever
-Cough
-Nasal congestion
-Sore Throat
-Runny Nose
-Wheezing
-Decreased activity
-Difficulty breathing

Symptoms usually appear 4-6 days after being exposed to someone with RSV, and can last 5-10 days. The most severe symptoms occur around day 4 and 5 of the infection. If your child experiences worsening symptoms, difficulty breathing, or dehydration, it is crucial to seek medical help immediately.

The CDC recommends an RSV immunization for infants younger than 8 months who are entering their first fall-to-spring RSV season or born during it. (Babies whose birth mother received an RSV vaccine during pregnancy do not need an immunization.)

Pregnant women should get a single dose of the maternal RSV vaccine (Pfizer’s Abrysvo) during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy sometime between September through January.

A one-time RSV vaccine is recommended for adults age 75 and older, and for ages 50–74 at increased risk.

To help protect yourself and others wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, clean frequently touched surfaces, and stay home if you’re feeling sick.
If you must go out while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce the spread. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference in keeping our community healthy.

Click here to view the CDC weekly national report:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

Statewide respiratory illness dashboard:
https://app.powerbigov.us

02/25/2026

The Central Nevada Health District's Environmental Health Division welcomes all community members, industry representatives, and academia to join us in discussing topics related to our environmental health program within our jurisdiction, which includes the City of Fallon, as well as Churchill, Mineral, Eureka, and Pershing counties.

Questions can be submitted before these events to info@centralnevadahd.org, and we will answer them during the live session.

02/21/2026

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 6: 2/8/26 - 2/14/26
We are seeing an increase in COVID-19 activity within our communities.
Signs and symptoms to look for are:
-Fever
-Cough
-Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing
-Sore Throat
-Congestion or Runny Nose
-New Loss of Taste or Smell
-Fatigue
-Muscle Aches/Body Aches
-Headache
-Nausea, Vomiting, or Diarrhea
To help protect yourself and others wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, clean frequently touched surfaces, and stay home if you’re feeling sick.
If you must go out while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce the spread. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference in keeping our community healthy.

Click here to view the CDC weekly national report:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

Statewide respiratory illness dashboard:
https://app.powerbigov.us

02/17/2026

You’re Invited to the 988 Townhall Meeting!
Join us on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM at William N. Pennington Life Center (952 South Maine St., Fallon, NV) for an important community conversation about 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline services.

This is your chance to:
🔹 Share what’s working
🔹 Tell us what’s missing
🔹 Highlight available resources
🔹 Help shape your ideal crisis response system
Your input makes a difference—come join the conversation and help strengthen crisis support in our community.

02/14/2026

Measles symptoms usually appear 7–12 days after exposure to the virus, but can take up to 21 days.

It often starts with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. About 3–5 days later, a rash develops and spreads from the face down the body.

If you have symptoms and think you may have been exposed, seek medical care. Please call ahead before arriving to help protect others.

Learn more: www.maricopa.gov/measles

02/13/2026

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 5: 2/1/26 - 2/7/26

We are seeing an increase in COVID-19 activity within our communities.
Signs and symptoms to look for are:
-Fever
-Cough
-Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing
-Sore Throat
-Congestion or Runny Nose
-New Loss of Taste or Smell
-Fatigue
-Muscle Aches/Body Aches
-Headache
-Nausea, Vomiting, or Diarrhea

To help protect yourself and others wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, clean frequently touched surfaces, and stay home if you’re feeling sick.
If you must go out while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce the spread. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference in keeping our community healthy.

Click here to view the CDC weekly national report:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

Statewide respiratory illness dashboard:
https://app.powerbigov.us

02/12/2026

Reminder for All Mobile Food Units 🚚

CNHD would like to remind operators of important requirements regarding commissary use, route approvals, restroom access, and time limits at fixed locations.

For full regulatory requirements, please refer to NAC 446.732 – NAC 446.759, which outline Nevada’s requirements for mobile units and servicing areas.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Environmental Health team.