A New Measles Outbreak is Here

Tidbits for the table

*Tip: depending on your state and the pharmacy, you may be able to self-request a MMR booster vaccine at your local pharmacy. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether this may be appropriate for you.

*Keep in mind: if you plan to vaccinate and do not have a health reason that makes you ineligible (example: pregnancy or immunocompromised condition), make sure you do not have a tuberculosis (TB) screen for work/school coming up. You'll want to time your TB screening and the MMR vaccine appropriately. This would be either at the same time on the same day, or delay your TB test for at least 28 days after the vaccine. Here is a little visual guide:

For more information:

https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/measles

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