Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine Available at Rite Aid Pharmacies in Maryland
May 16 2019 - 9:34AM
Business Wire
With the highest rate of measles cases being reported in the
United States since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000,
Rite Aid announced today that Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
vaccinations are available upon request at Rite Aid pharmacies
across Maryland. No appointment is necessary and vaccinations from
a Rite Aid certified immunizing pharmacist are available during
normal pharmacy business hours.
There are currently five confirmed cases of measles, in
Maryland, as well numerous sites that have been identified for
potential exposure according to the Maryland Department of Health.
In Maryland, Rite Aid pharmacists can protect patients 18 years of
age and older without a prescription as well as patients between
the ages of 11-17 years old who have 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.
About Rite Aid Corporation
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with fiscal 2019 annual revenues of $21.6 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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