The increase in measles cases across the United States is a concern for some individuals. Due to the recent outbreak of measles in Iowa, local public health agencies have been tasked with providing FREE MMR vaccine.
Measles is a virus that spreads easily through breathing, coughing, and sneezing. Measles very contagious. Infected people can spread measles from 4 days before through 4 days after a rash appears. A rash appears approximately 14 days after exposure.
Symptoms include: fever, cough, runny nose, eye irritation (red eyes) and a rash.
Vaccination is the best prevention from measles. Two-doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine are recommended. Those born before 1957 are presumed to have had measles. If you are in need of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine for your child or yourself, please contact us because we can assist you. Winneshiek County Public Health has MMR vaccine available for FREE per a state initiative. We do charge a $19 administration fee to help cover the costs of the supplies. Give us a call at 563-382-4662 to schedule an appointment.