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Measles Community Spread Confirmed in Faulkner County-Vaccine Recommendations Updated
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed documented community spread of measles in Faulkner County, prompting updated vaccine recommendations for residents of Faulkner and surrounding counties: Cleburne, Conway, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, Van Buren, and White.
Updated MMR Vaccine Guidance:
- Children ages 6–11 months: May receive an early “zero” dose of the MMR vaccine. This dose does not count toward the two-dose series typically given at:
- 12 months, and
- 4–6 years of age
- Anyone 12 months or older: Should complete a two-dose MMR vaccine series, with the second dose given at least 28 days after the first.
The ADH continues to update potential measles exposure locations across the state.
View exposure sites and vaccine guidance here:
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