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CVS Health® reminds New Yorkers that MMR vaccines are available statewide amid measles outbreak

  • CVS Health is offering MMR vaccinations at over 530 CVS Pharmacy locations & MinuteClinic sites across New York amid a measles outbreak & statewide disaster emergency.
  • Eligible patients ages 3 & older can receive the MMR vaccine at CVS Pharmacy locations, while MinuteClinic nurse practitioners & physician associates administer the recommended second dose for children ages 4 to 6.
  • The first routine MMR dose, typically given between 12 to 15 months of age, is not available at CVS Pharmacy or MinuteClinic locations.
  • The CDC states measles spreads easily through the air, with symptoms including high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, & a rash appearing 7 to 21 days after exposure.
  • Up to 9 out of 10 unprotected people exposed to measles may become infected, & an infected person can spread the virus 4 days before to 4 days after the rash develops.
  • The MMR vaccine may provide protection if administered within 72 hours of exposure, with the CDC recommending two doses for full protection against measles, mumps, & rubella.
  • Patients are encouraged to schedule appointments in advance via CVS.com, the CVS Health app, or MinuteClinic.com to ensure vaccine availability, though walk-ins are accepted.