Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine Available at Rite Aid Pharmacies in Oakland County Michigan
March 27 2019 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
With an increase in measles cases being reported in the region,
Rite Aid announced today that Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
vaccinations are available upon request at Rite Aid pharmacies
across Michigan including Oakland County. No appointment is
necessary and vaccinations from a Rite Aid certified immunizing
pharmacist are available during normal pharmacy business hours.
There are currently 21 confirmed cases of measles, in Oakland
County, Michigan, according to the state’s Department of Health and
the number of sites for potential exposure continues to grow. Based
on Michigan state regulations, patients 3 years of age and older
can receive an MMR vaccination without a prescription.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus
that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or
sneezes. Measles starts with fever and soon causes a cough, runny
nose and red eyes before a rash of tiny, red spots occurs.
The CDC recommends children get two doses of MMR vaccine,
starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and
the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Children can receive
the second dose earlier as long as it is at least 28 days after the
first dose. Adults who do not have evidence of immunity should get
at least one dose of MMR vaccine. Pregnant women should not get MMR
vaccine. Patients should consult their local Rite Aid pharmacist
with any questions they may have.
In addition to the MMR vaccine, Rite Aid certified immunizing
pharmacists can vaccinate patients against a number of diseases
based on CDC's vaccine guidelines and state regulations. Patients
can also visit Rite Aid’s Vaccine Central at
www.RiteAid.com/vaccinecentral, where they can learn more about the
immunizations available in their state, access educational
resources on immunizations and complete a free immunization
evaluation.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with fiscal 2018 annual revenues of $21.5 billion.
Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and
press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
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