PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A brand new case of measles was confirmed by the Philadelphia Division of Public Well being on Tuesday, bringing the overall variety of confirmed instances to 9.
Though 93% of Philadelphia kids obtain the measles vaccine, the Division of Well being encourages anybody who is just not but vaccinated to get vaccinated.
Tuesday’s case is the fifth related to the Nursery outbreak since early January.
To forestall further instances, the well being division has compiled a listing of occasions and places the place Philadelphia residents can obtain the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine without spending a dime.
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When and the place can I get vaccinated?
From Monday to Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to three p.m., individuals can go to any of the next vaccination facilities:
- Well being Heart three, 555 S. 43rd Avenue, 19104
- Well being Heart four, 4400 Haverford Avenue, 19104
- Well being Heart 5, 1900 N. 20. Avenue, 19121
If weekdays do not suit your schedule, there are additionally some Saturday vaccination dates at Well being Heart 10, positioned at 2230 Cottman Avenue, 19149.
- Saturday, January 20, 2024, eight am – 12 pm
- Saturday, January 27, 2024, eight am – 12 pm
- Saturday, February 10, 2024, eight am – 12 pm
No identification is required for vaccination; a bit of mail with a Philadelphia deal with is sufficient to show residency, the division stated.
These with insurance coverage are requested to convey that info on the day of vaccination, however insurance coverage is just not essential to obtain the vaccine.
The Well being Division provides that any Philadelphia little one is eligible to be vaccinated at any well being middle within the metropolis. To schedule an appointment name (215) 685-2933.
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