How to get a measles vaccine

Most pharmacies and doctors’ offices offer the MMR vaccine. In addition, you can get the vaccine through your local health department. Here are details for Wayne, Washtenaw and Oakland counties:

Wayne County Public Health: MMR vaccines are available at no cost for children with Medicaid and for those who are uninsured or underinsured. The county health department also provides the MMR vaccine to adults who are uninsured or underinsured for no cost or a fee of $10. Vaccines are available at the Public Health Clinic, 33030 Van Born Road, Wayne. Call 734-727-7101 for details. To learn more about measles resources and vaccines in Wayne County, go to www.waynecounty.com /measles.

Washtenaw County Health Department: The MMR vaccine is available for adults or children without insurance for $23. For anyone who can’t afford the $23 fee, the cost can be waived, Cerniglia said. Children eligible for the Vaccines for Children program may receive the vaccine for free. To learn more, go to washtenaw.org/health or call 734-544-6700.

Oakland County Health Division: Vaccines are available through the north and south clinics in Pontiac and Southfield. To schedule or to get more details, call 800-848-5533. Those seeking vaccines do not need to live in

Oakland County to be eligible for shots at the health division’s clinics. For adults, depending on insurance coverage and ability to pay, vaccines can range in cost from the $7 administration fee up to $76 per dose.

Detroit Health Department: Vaccinations for measles and all childhood vaccination series, plus COVID-19, flu, and RSV are available at its Immunizations Clinic at 100 Mack Ave., Detroit. Hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Late hours on first and third Thursdays of each month until 6:30 p.m. Details: www.detroitmi .gov/health or call 313-876-4667.