South Plains Public Health District hosting MMR vaccine clinic

Experts say the measles vaccine helps to prevent the spread of the disease.
Experts say the measles vaccine helps to prevent the spread of the disease.(WHSV)
Published: Feb. 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM CST

SEMINOLE, Texas (KCBD) - The South Plains Public Health District is hosting an MMR shot clinic Monday through Thursday due to the recent outbreak of measles across the area.

Experts say the MMR vaccine protects against the spread of measles, mumps and rubella.

Visit the South Plains Public Health Department, located at 704 Hobbs Highway in Seminole, to receive a vaccine at no cost while supplies last.

The department will be open 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The South Plains Public Health District serves Gaines, Yoakum, Terry and Dawson counties.