SC expanding where you can get measles vaccines as outbreak grows. Here’s when and where
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has created an online tool to help people locate where they can get a measles vaccination and has scheduled five mobile clinics as a result of the outbreak.
The free clinics will operate from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Spartanburg at 445 South Church Street.
Monday, Oct. 20: 2-6 p.m. at Boiling Springs Library, 871 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs
Wednesday, Oct. 22: 2-6 p.m. at Wellford Baptist Church, 235 Syphrit Road
Thursday, Oct. 23: 2-6 p.m. at Dr. T. K. Gregg Community Center, 650 Howard St., Spartanburg.
The department also said based on immunization registry data, a 3% increase in MMR vaccine administration was seen during September 2025 compared to September 2024, but because it is not a significant increase it’s hard to pinpoint the reason.
The measles vaccine is available at most medical providers, pharmacies and health departments, the Department of Public Health said.
“DPH recommends contacting the provider or pharmacy to confirm availability of MMR vaccine,” the agency said. “As with any service, providers may charge an administration fee and bill insurance. Fees charged vary by provider and insurance type.”
To make an appointment at a health department clinic, call 1-855-472-3432 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A list of clinics is available at DPH public health clinic or appointment may be scheduled online using Web Chat.
The current measles outbreak has been centered in the Upstate with two schools and a gym reporting cases — Global Academy of South Carolina, a public charter school, Fairforest Elementary in Spartanburg School District 6 and Crunch Fitness in Greenville.
So far, 16 cases have been confirmed among unvaccinated children. Students who have been exposed have been excluded from school.
Three or more cases of an infectious disease is considered an outbreak.
The agency recommends vaccinations for children aged 6-11 months. South Carolina’s vaccination rate has fallen to 90%, Bell said, adding that 95% is optimal to ensure herd immunity. Such immunity is especially important because some people cannot be vaccinated, including those who are allergic or pregnant women.