United, Market Street pharmacies to offer MRR vaccine amid growing Texas measles cases
With measles cases growing in Texas and now with the first reported death in the state from the outbreak, local grocery pharmacies are offering MMR vaccines to the public.
According to a news release from The United Family, pharmacies at United Supermarkets, Amigos and Market Street are offering the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to children and adults.
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This comes after Texas has reported 124 cases since the start of the measles outbreak in the South Plain and Panhandle regions.
According to United, no appointment is necessary, and guests can walk in to talk to a pharmacist and request an MMR vaccine.
A doctor's prescription is required for children 13 and under. However, those 14 years and older can receive the vaccine without a prescription
Post-exposure prophylaxis is available for adults within 3 days of exposure.
To find the nearest The United Family location, visit www.unitedsupermarkets.com/rs/store-locator or www.amigosunited.com/rs/store-locator or www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/store-locator.
Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@lubbockonline.com.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: The United Family pharmacies to offer MMR vaccine to Texas, local communities
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