Spartanburg County Offers Free MMR Vaccinations

In response to the ongoing measles outbreak in the upstate South Carolina that is centered around Spartanburg County, the Department of Public Health (DPH) has activated its Mobile Health Unit in the county to offer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations this week and next at various locations at no cost.

Currently, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed 16 measles cases in 2025.

According to the DPH's press release on October 15, 2025, the MMR vaccine provides lifelong protection against measles for the majority of vaccinated individuals, and increasing vaccination rates can help stop the measles outbreak.

Getting vaccinated now can help avoid lengthy quarantines at home for those who have contact with the measles virus, says the DPH.

Over the past year, significant measles outbreaks have been reported in Canada, Mexico, and western Texas.

Furthermore, the U.S. CDC recommends completing MMR vaccinations before visiting areas with measles outbreaks in 2025. This vaccine is generally offered at local pharmacies throughout the USA.