Vaccine Clinic Monday, August 24, 2026 from 12noon-5pm

• The Iowa County Health Department along with O’Connell Pharmacy is coordinating a community-wide measles vaccine clinic in Mineral Point on Monday, August 24th. The clinic runs from noon to five PM at the Mineral Point EMS Rescue Squad Office located at 907 Ridge Street. Most insurances are accepted. 
• The most important thing persons can do to protect themselves, is to make sure they are appropriately vaccinated, or otherwise immune to measles.
• You can look up your measles immunization records from the Wisconsin Immunization Registry at DHFSWIR.ORG. 
• Also — we are excited to announce that the Family Resource Center of Iowa County will have a safety technician on hand to check car seats. 
• We hope to see you at the Mineral Point EMS Rescue Squad Office on Monday, August 24th between noon and Five PM.
• Additional key points…
• MMR vaccine protects you from measles, mumps, and rubella. Two doses of the is 97% effective at preventing measles. 
• The MMR vaccine is safe and has been used for over 50 years.
• Kids get 2 doses: one at age 1, and another between ages 4 and 6. MMR vaccination rates in Iowa County for school age children are at 86% which is below the 95% needed to prevent further spread in our communities. 
• Adults who did not get the MMR vaccine as a kid should get 1 dose now. If you were born before 1957, you probably had the measles as a child and do not need the vaccine.
• We encourage everyone to check with vaccination records, especially as families prepare for the upcoming school year.  Look up your measles immunization records through the Wisconsin Immunization Registry at https://www.dhfswir.org/PR/logoff.do   If you’re a parent or legal guardian, you can also look up your children’s records. Questions re your vaccine status should begin with a call to your health care provider