Measles in South Dakota targeted with state vaccine clinics
Department of Health to provide MMR vaccine in more than 10 South Dakota cities over next three weeks
The South Dakota Department of Health is opening vaccination clinics across the state following the discovery of two more measles cases.
The clinics will be held in more than 10 South Dakota cities to provide residents access to the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
The Department of Health said one of the two new cases involved an individual who visited the Rapid City Medical Center Urgent Care from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on June 10. Anyone who was at this location during that time may have been exposed and should monitor for symptoms, the DOH said.
“Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to stop the spread of measles and protect our communities,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton. “We encourage everyone to check their vaccination status and take advantage of these clinics, especially if they’re unsure of their immunity.”
The vaccine clinics will be held at:
Pierre: Monday, June 23, from 3 – 5:30 p.m. at the Hughes County Public Health Office – 740 E. Sioux Ave., Ste. 107.
Martin: Thursday, June 26, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Bennett County Public Health Office – 202 Main St.
Murdo: Monday, June 23, from 1-4 p.m., at the Murdo Department of Transportation – 24305 US Hwy 83 (WOW Mobile Clinic).
Bell Fourche: Monday, June 30, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. & July 7 from 1 – 4:30 p.m. at the Belle Fourche Public Health Office – 2398 5th Ave., Ste. 102.
Dupree: Tuesday, July 1 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the Ziebach County Public Health Office – 215 S. Main St.
Hot Springs: July 2, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Fall River Public Health Office – 709 Jensen Hwy, Ste. D.
Custer: Thursday, July 3, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Custer County Public Health Office – 447 Crook St., Ste. 2.
Rapid City: Wednesday, July 9, from 1 – 4:30 p.m. & Tuesday, July 22, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Rapid City One Stop – 221 Mall Drive, Ste. 102.
Sturgis: Wednesday, July 9 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. & 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Sturgis Public Health Office – 1029 5th St.
Timber Lake: Wednesday, July 9, from 12 – 2 p.m. at the Dewey County Public Health Office – 1029 5th Ave.
Spearfish: Thursday, July 10 from 12 – 3 p.m. at the Spearfish One Stop – 120 Industrial Dr., Ste. 7.
Those that deny their children needed vaccines are absolute morons! Are vaccines perfect, of course not, but against measles they are near 100% protection. Let a child get measles and the odds become very dangerous.