Austin Regional Clinic is closely monitoring the situation with the growing number of cases of measles in Gaines County, Texas and Eastern New Mexico. We are in close contact with local and state health officials and are tracking the recommendations of all local health departments and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
As of the writing of this communication, local health departments have not recommended additional vaccines beyond the normal vaccination schedule. Texas health officials urge those who are not immunized against measles to get vaccinated to protect against and prevent the spread of measles. You can visit the DSHS website to track the current outbreak in Texas.
The information below provides guidance and answers to common questions about measles vaccinations for various ages and scenarios.
Learn how to view and print your vaccine records from ARC MyChart.
Measles vaccination guidelines
For everyone: 1 dose of measles vaccine (MMR) is 93% effective against measles and 2 doses is 97% effective.
Recommendation for adults and children 4 years and older:
- If you are pregnant or immune compromised, the measles vaccine is not recommended because it is a live vaccine.
- Healthcare workers should have documentation of immunity – either 2 prior doses of MMR vaccine or a positive titer. ARC follows this recommendation.
- To check your titers, call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636), press "4" and choose primary care nurse triage. Insurance coverage varies, check with your health plan.
Recommendation for children younger than 4 years:
Read more information about measles prevention, symptoms, and spread on the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website.
Scheduling an Appointment
Please call 512-272-4636 (512-ARC-INFO) and press "1" to schedule an appointment for a measles vaccine. This can only be scheduled by phone.
We encourage you to use our online scheduling tools on ARC MyChart or at AustinRegionalClinic.com for any other appointment that can be scheduled online. Phone scheduling hold times may increase due to the current concern.
We thank our patients and the community for your partnership in keeping everyone protected.